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BX06 EBO

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,009 mi
Last recorded131,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 EBO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 131,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 129,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 129,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 129,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 129,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,795 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 109,953 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 109,953 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,196 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,951 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX SUMP LEAKING

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,418 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,764 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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BX06 EBO 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 78.9%.

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 BX06 EBO, 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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BX06 EBO is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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