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SY56 DZG

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 DZG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 131,190 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 123,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,774 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,038 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 107,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 101,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,893 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 84,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,723 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 75,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,766 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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SY56 DZG is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 99,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY56 DZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 7 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY56 DZG registered?

SY56 DZG is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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