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WK06 GUJ

2006 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,480 mi
Last recorded198,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GUJ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 198,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 188,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 176,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2022 155,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 142,580 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 129,179 miles

Both rear outer seats fitted with child seats but able to fully test adult belts at time

Covers fitted

Front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 112,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,353 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints worn (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,925 miles

oil leak poss from gear box

Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,923 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak poss from gear box

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,848 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,810 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank

nearside rear shockabsorber damp with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,810 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded by fuel tank

nearside rear shockabsorber damp with oil

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,488 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,452 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,452 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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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WK06 GUJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK06 GUJ, 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 WK06 GUJ registered?

WK06 GUJ is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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