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DN06 ZZL

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 ZZL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 177,327 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2018 177,327 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2016 165,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Aug 2015 152,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,221 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,712 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 27 Jun 2011 100,367 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,712 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,928 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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DN06 ZZL is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN06 ZZL, 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 DN06 ZZL registered?

DN06 ZZL is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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