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HV56 LTY

2006 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,469 mi
Last recorded102,469 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 LTY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 100,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,137 miles

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

offside front tyre wearing low inner and outer edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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HV56 LTY is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV56 LTY, 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

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What year was HV56 LTY registered?

HV56 LTY is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is HV56 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 LTY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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