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GF56 CXN

2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,902 mi
Last recorded112,902 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 CXN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,350 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of an oil leak on the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,349 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Does not start to work until 8 clicks and then comes all the way up to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of an oil leak on the undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,265 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 run-flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,689 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tread wearing low on inner edge on both rear tyres

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,605 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,627 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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GF56 CXN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GF56 CXN, 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 GF56 CXN registered?

GF56 CXN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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