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EF06 UCN

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 UCN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,724 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

engine damp with oil

Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,732 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, edges worn, and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre edges worn

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,141 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

anti roll bar corroding

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroded

long travel hand brake

undertray fitted, damp with oil

Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,130 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

anti roll bar corroding

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake discs corroded

long travel hand brake

undertray fitted, damp with oil

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Slightly Misshape, And Inner Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 90,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Slightly Misshape, And Inner Edge Wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,715 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 78,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,969 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

long travel handbrake

Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 51,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 44,057 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 44,057 miles

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

oil leaks,offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,516 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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EF06 UCN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc 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 EF06 UCN, 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 EF06 UCN registered?

EF06 UCN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is EF06 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 UCN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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