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GL06 BWD

2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BWD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 118,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,782 miles

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

slight rattle from engine

water in offside headlamp

Fail 21 Nov 2019 110,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 95,044 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,044 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 92,947 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,337 miles

Front both wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,355 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 49,933 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 49,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,271 miles

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

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2010 22,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 22,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,088 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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GL06 BWD 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 70%.

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 GL06 BWD, 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 GL06 BWD registered?

GL06 BWD is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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