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GF56 EGD

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EGD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,208 miles

n/s front tyre has outer tread wear

Fail 22 Sep 2016 129,207 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

n/s front tyre has outer tread wear

Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,916 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 111,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,255 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 99,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,766 miles

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

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

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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GF56 EGD is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF56 EGD, 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 GF56 EGD registered?

GF56 EGD is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is GF56 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EGD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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