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EF56 ZFS

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,884 mi
Last recorded161,884 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZFS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 161,884 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cup seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,128 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 151,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,415 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,012 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 146,012 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 143,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 139,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 109,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,503 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 79,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,189 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 65,189 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,849 miles

Off side front tyre wearing low outer tread.

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

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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EF56 ZFS is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF56 ZFS, 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 EF56 ZFS registered?

EF56 ZFS is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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