2006 BMW 740 4.0L Petrol · M26 RCA
2006 BMW 740 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2006. Recorded mileage 140,116 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 740
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 4000cc
M26 RCA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 140,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M26 RCA Mileage History
- 27/11/200841,153 mi
- 18/11/200948,743 mi+7,590 mi
- 19/11/200948,743 mi
- 23/11/201056,957 mi+8,214 mi
- 23/11/201165,800 mi+8,843 mi
- 23/11/201165,800 mi
- 26/11/201273,039 mi+7,239 mi
- 18/11/201380,418 mi+7,379 mi
- 19/11/201380,420 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/201488,876 mi+8,456 mi
- 26/11/201598,407 mi+9,531 mi
- 07/12/2016107,871 mi+9,464 mi
- 08/12/2016107,889 mi+18 mi
- 09/08/2017110,171 mi+2,282 mi
- 02/08/2018115,999 mi+5,828 mi
- 22/07/2019119,403 mi+3,404 mi
- 30/07/2020123,198 mi+3,795 mi
- 19/07/2021126,046 mi+2,848 mi
- 29/07/2022129,732 mi+3,686 mi
- 04/08/2023132,767 mi+3,035 mi
- 26/07/2024135,400 mi+2,633 mi
- 29/07/2025137,782 mi+2,382 mi
- 03/08/2026140,116 mi+2,334 mi
Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
M26 RCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 740 (M26 RCA) between November 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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