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YA06 JYF

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,574 mi
Last recorded131,574 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 JYF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 131,574 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Strong Advise - Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm -- 275 40 19 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Strong Advise - Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm -- 275 40 19 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 122,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline{new arm} (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,373 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,902 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 77,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,427 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,775 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,504 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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YA06 JYF is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YA06 JYF, 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 YA06 JYF registered?

YA06 JYF is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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The MOT history for YA06 JYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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