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EF06 XNS

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 99,080 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,850 miles

nearside/offside rear tyres worn slighty on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,594 miles

both rear tyre s worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,895 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

slice in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,945 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 59,787 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,938 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Handbrake high.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 51,938 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Handbrake high.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

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 XNS is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF06 XNS, 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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What year was EF06 XNS registered?

EF06 XNS is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is EF06 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 XNS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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