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YD56 VVH

2006 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,191 mi
Last recorded232,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VVH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 232,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 212,568 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 212,568 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each front wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 212,320 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 201,320 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure x3 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 178,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front strong advise wear to front brake discs

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play to lower front ball joint

Rear strong advise perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

Fail 27 Apr 2020 178,885 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front strong advise wear to front brake discs

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play to lower front ball joint

Rear strong advise perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

Pass 7 Nov 2018 160,454 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 149,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,092 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,615 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,850 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

various marks to body & wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,344 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 55,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,852 miles

Near side rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Off side rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

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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YD56 VVH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD56 VVH, 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 YD56 VVH registered?

YD56 VVH is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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