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DU06 DAV

2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,757 mi
Last recorded155,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DAV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 155,757 miles

underguards fitted to front,center and rear of car

Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 141,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,878 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 120,400 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,809 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,858 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,102 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 84,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,880 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,905 miles

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

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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DU06 DAV is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DU06 DAV, 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

How do I check the history of DU06 DAV?

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What year was DU06 DAV registered?

DU06 DAV is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is DU06 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU06 DAV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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