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AG06 ZYX

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,810 mi
Last recorded127,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG06 ZYX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 127,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 122,548 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,983 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 115,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 112,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 112,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,996 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 102,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,874 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,735 miles

o/s/f, n/s & o/s/r tyre 0mm on edge of tread

Fail 20 Mar 2012 83,735 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/f, n/s & o/s/r tyre 0mm on edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,535 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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AG06 ZYX 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 AG06 ZYX, 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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What year was AG06 ZYX registered?

AG06 ZYX is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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