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F13 PLT

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,611 mi
Last recorded107,611 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 PLT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,611 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 93,150 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,214 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,159 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing excessively on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,159 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,479 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,889 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,727 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RSC 245/40/R19(94W)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,608 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre has a punture

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak from under car

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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F13 PLT is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F13 PLT, 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 F13 PLT registered?

F13 PLT is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is F13 PLT safe to buy?

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