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SL56FHX
2006 BMW 7 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SL56FHX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 7 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 217,017 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 214,792 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2025 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 212,932 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 212,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,374 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 209,367 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 207,242 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021 10 Jun 202615 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 207,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,683 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 10 Jun 202622 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 203,058 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019 10 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 199,285 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 10 Jun 20267 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 193,119 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 193,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 172,747 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions too clean to register
2 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 172,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions too clean to register
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,274 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 151,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,264 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,134 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013 10 Jun 20264 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,180 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 10 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,180 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,521 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2011 10 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 53,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,914 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010 10 Jun 202618 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
18 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
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SL56FHX was registered on 2006-09-11
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