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WH55 AMH

2006 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 AMH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 162,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 161,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 159,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 157,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 156,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 152,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 152,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 150,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,403 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 144,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,817 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside front ball joint has slight play

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2015 130,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,424 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,778 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,418 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 15,417 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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WH55 AMH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WH55 AMH, 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 WH55 AMH registered?

WH55 AMH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is WH55 AMH safe to buy?

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