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C7 TRW

2006 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,144 mi
Last recorded123,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TRW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,374 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 105,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,549 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,243 miles

park brake lever travel

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 86,156 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 80,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,938 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,347 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,394 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,027 miles

engine oil over full advise level adjusted ASAP

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,371 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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C7 TRW is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc 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 C7 TRW, 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 C7 TRW registered?

C7 TRW is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is C7 TRW safe to buy?

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