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WJ56 XDS

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,512 mi
Last recorded96,512 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XDS
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 96,512 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 74,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 72,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,381 miles

rear tyres are on legal limit,off side rear badly worn on inner wall.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,449 miles

rear tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 21 May 2013 45,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,781 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 31,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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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WJ56 XDS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ56 XDS, 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 WJ56 XDS registered?

WJ56 XDS is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is WJ56 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 XDS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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