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VS06 DVS

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,157 mi
Last recorded129,157 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS06 DVS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 129,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,666 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,470 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,470 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 May 2011 65,366 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 104,290 miles

Oil leak

prior to test customer advised: message of transmission fault on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,854 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,854 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,163 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 41,163 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,107 miles

fitted with spare size differ presenter/present

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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VS06 DVS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VS06 DVS, 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 VS06 DVS registered?

VS06 DVS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 August 2006.

Is VS06 DVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS06 DVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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