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BAH 125W

2006 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 125W
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,699 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s and o/s shock absorber bump stop perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower arm,s pin bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,699 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s and o/s shock absorber bump stops perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower arm,s pin bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 79,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front n/s and o/s shock absorber bump stops perished

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower arm,s pin bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,147 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 78,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,616 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,375 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,268 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,229 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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BAH 125W is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BAH 125W, 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 BAH 125W registered?

BAH 125W is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is BAH 125W safe to buy?

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