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BO55 TUR

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 TUR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,775 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,775 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 117,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 115,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,562 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 112,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 109,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread depth below 1mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2018 107,617 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 107,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,593 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,376 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under shields

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,085 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under shields

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,830 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,284 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,459 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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BO55 TUR is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BO55 TUR, 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 BO55 TUR registered?

BO55 TUR is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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