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BJ56 EPF

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EPF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,149 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,087 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear uneven

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber has a small split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 30 Oct 2017 100,041 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both front tyres starting to wear uneven

Offside front anti roll bar link rubber has a small split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,309 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,544 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,544 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,050 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 17 Jan 2013 60,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2011 48,056 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,287 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,001 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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BJ56 EPF is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ56 EPF, 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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BJ56 EPF is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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