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EO06 OKD

2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,177 mi
Last recorded152,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 OKD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 152,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 140,310 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 140,310 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 127,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 104,409 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,464 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 85,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,471 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,471 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,268 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,027 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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EO06 OKD is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO06 OKD, 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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EO06 OKD is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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