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BJ56 HBB

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HBB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear tyre condition cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 58,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,177 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 53,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AGE RELATED CRACKS INBETWEEN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AGE RELATED CRACKS INBETWEEN THE TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,919 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 18 Sep 2013 31,607 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NS Head lamp condensated comprimising beam image.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,128 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,592 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,734 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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BJ56 HBB is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BJ56 HBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 HBB registered?

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

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