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FL56 UDP

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 UDP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 156,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 150,036 miles

Nearside N/S headlight reduced light output in comparison to O/S . In my judgement there is just enough light to not warrant a failure yet

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 141,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 135,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,480 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 104,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 100,842 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread area(raised shoulder)and cut on tread area(advise replacement)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,291 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 96,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 92,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 87,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,642 miles

discs slightly scored

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,053 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SECTIONS OF RAISED TREAD AREAS

Fail 5 Aug 2010 68,053 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER SECTIONS OF RAISED TREAD AREAS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,936 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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FL56 UDP is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL56 UDP, 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 FL56 UDP registered?

FL56 UDP is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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