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WJG 1

2006 BMW 7 Series

Red Petrol 5972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJG 1
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,972cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,257 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 51,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low to low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,990 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 49,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,686 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,091 miles

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer cracking and cut in side wall but not through to cordes.

Offside Front Outer cracking on outer edge.

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 46,498 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer cracking and cut in side wall but not through to cordes.

Offside Front Outer cracking on outer edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear pads down to 4mm approx.

rear tyres perishing / deteriorating.

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,670 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,062 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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WJG 1 is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Red with a 5,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WJG 1, 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 WJG 1 registered?

WJG 1 is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is WJG 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJG 1 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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