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VO06 EKN

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 EKN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 126,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,508 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 125,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,676 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 123,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,355 miles

Engine has a bad oil leak

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 119,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine has a bad oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,290 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 116,265 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,182 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTINGS LOOSE

O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

UNDERSHEILDS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 103,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,729 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,932 miles

Slight movement on offside rear lower balljoint.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,491 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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VO06 EKN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO06 EKN, 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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VO06 EKN is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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