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GJ06 FWK

2006 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,671 mi
Last recorded143,671 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 FWK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 143,565 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 143,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 143,215 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 143,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 141,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,398 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 135,398 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,461 miles

all four tyres wearing on shoulders. Rec'd wheel alignment checked.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,240 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,636 miles

unable to fulley check steering & suspenion, front to rear under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,227 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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GJ06 FWK is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ06 FWK, 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 GJ06 FWK registered?

GJ06 FWK is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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