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DA55 NMY

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NMY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 126,394 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,788 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,779 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to centre of chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to front of chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 98,142 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 98,142 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 90,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both hand (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,846 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,319 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,887 miles

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

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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DA55 NMY is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DA55 NMY, 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 DA55 NMY registered?

DA55 NMY is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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