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2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,897 mi
Last recorded131,897 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 PW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,897 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,155 miles

Evidence of a substantial oil leak ( possibly previous leak ) but not dripping

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Evidence of a substantial oil leak ( possibly previous leak ) but not dripping

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 112,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,326 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,236 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2019 71,294 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 54,946 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,899 miles

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,571 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,601 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,613 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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54 PW is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 54 PW, 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.

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54 PW is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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