CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN56 FBJ

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,668 mi
Last recorded77,668 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,668 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,135 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,028 miles

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

Offside Rear worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 74,027 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in three places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,402 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,712 miles

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

engine smokey

offside rear inner Tyre damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Further inspection with tyre technician recommended! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 59,471 miles

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

### engine smokey ##

Offside Rear Inner tyre damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,023 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 46,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,791 miles

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)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage 245 35 20 y

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 19,443 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,502 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
Full BMW 6 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN56 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FN56 FBJ, 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

How do I check the history of FN56 FBJ?

You can check the full history of FN56 FBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN56 FBJ registered?

FN56 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is FN56 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN56 FBJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN56 FBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN56 FBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.