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YY06 DDN

2006 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 7 Series99,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 DDN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 146,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 121,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 104,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 101,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,370 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 96,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,277 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,581 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,648 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,923 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY06 DDN is a 2006 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YY06 DDN, 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 YY06 DDN registered?

YY06 DDN is a 2006 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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