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S40 OMH

2006 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (27 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 74077,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 OMH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

27 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 86,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,451 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flex poor slight blow

Pass 8 May 2024 68,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,040 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

near front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,368 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,180 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 46,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 22,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 20,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 13,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,142 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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S40 OMH is a 2006 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 77,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 OMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 OMH registered?

S40 OMH is a 2006 BMW 740, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is S40 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 OMH shows 27 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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