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AF56 RNN

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 RNN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,744 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 101,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,629 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 91,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 91,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 85,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,266 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,199 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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AF56 RNN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF56 RNN, 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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AF56 RNN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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