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53 TR

2006 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 TR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,864 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear pipe & end part of n/s/f pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 72,999 miles

Road wheel fractured inner rim of o/s/r wheel cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of o/s front to rear pipe & end part of n/s/f pipe showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,852 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge ,close to showing ply or cords ? AD.REPLACEMENT REQ SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,951 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,725 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,674 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 65,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,180 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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53 TR is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 79,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 53 TR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 53 TR?

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What year was 53 TR registered?

53 TR is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is 53 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 TR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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