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GY06 ZTV

2006 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,579 mi
Last recorded148,579 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 143,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 131,398 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 122,337 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 114,463 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possibly steering arm (inner) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,628 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 99,628 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 94,034 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,034 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 81,447 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 78,863 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,541 miles

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

o/s park brake is weak

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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GY06 ZTV is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Blue 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 GY06 ZTV, 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 GY06 ZTV registered?

GY06 ZTV is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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