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YD06 WXX

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,642 mi
Last recorded181,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 WXX
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 181,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 178,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 282,341 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 282,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 248,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 248,921 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 218,818 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 218,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 177,454 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 177,454 miles

Centre Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 134,793 miles

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

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2012 134,793 miles

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,721 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,940 miles

slight play in offside steering track rod

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,576 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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YD06 WXX is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YD06 WXX, 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 YD06 WXX registered?

YD06 WXX is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is YD06 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 WXX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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