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J27 GJC

2006 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,745 mi
Last recorded122,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 GJC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 122,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,561 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs show edge corrorion/pitting

Pass 21 Dec 2022 111,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 106,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 98,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,382 miles

Nearside Front cracks in thread

Offside Front cracks in thread

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,001 miles

o/s hand brake slow to operate

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,588 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,277 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,418 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,900 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,983 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing very low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing very low on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,798 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing 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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J27 GJC is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J27 GJC, 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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J27 GJC is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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