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WP55 TOA

2006 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

353,377 mi
Last recorded353,377 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 TOA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 353,377 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 339,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 324,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 308,817 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 295,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 281,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 160,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 147,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,500 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 135,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 122,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on but brake pad thickness look good ?

n/s/r has cut to side wall x 2 places not reaching cords

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,843 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,165 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s front tyres damage to outer side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2010 70,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 70,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 59,473 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,356 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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WP55 TOA 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 WP55 TOA, 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 WP55 TOA registered?

WP55 TOA is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is WP55 TOA safe to buy?

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