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EF55 JLX

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,427 mi
Last recorded151,427 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 JLX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 151,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 151,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle rubber bushes starting to perishs

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 145,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 145,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,560 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 133,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,465 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,169 miles

a.both front tyres worn on edges

a.front pad sensor hanging down by caliper

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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EF55 JLX is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF55 JLX, 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 EF55 JLX registered?

EF55 JLX is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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