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ABW 941X

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,703 mi
Last recorded125,703 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 941X
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,703 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 125,269 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 123,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 117,109 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 117,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 103,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,365 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES LOW INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,091 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 72,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 63,345 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,345 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,474 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)

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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ABW 941X is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ABW 941X, 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

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What year was ABW 941X registered?

ABW 941X is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is ABW 941X safe to buy?

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