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BD56 VLT

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,476 mi
Last recorded141,476 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VLT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 141,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 141,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 137,276 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 134,929 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 131,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,081 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,081 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Offside Rear Lower Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,199 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,936 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 88,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,115 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,473 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,085 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 53,566 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside reverse light inop

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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BD56 VLT is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD56 VLT, 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 BD56 VLT registered?

BD56 VLT is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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