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VE06 XUU

2006 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,959 mi
Last recorded150,959 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 XUU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 150,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 144,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2016 138,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 138,246 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Apr 2015

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2014 132,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 124,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,265 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 107,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 80,842 miles

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

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

grease loss from nearside rear outer drive shaft joint.

insufficient smoke emission to activate metering device.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,757 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,757 miles

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

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

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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VE06 XUU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE06 XUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE06 XUU registered?

VE06 XUU is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is VE06 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 XUU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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