2006 BMW 6 Series 4.8L Petrol · 53 TR
2006 BMW 6 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 75,543 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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53 TR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 75,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
53 TR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 6 Series (53 TR) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Road wheel fractured inner rim of o/s/r wheel cracked (5.2.2 (a))”.
53 TR Mileage History
- 19/04/202372,999 mi
- 26/04/202373,010 mi+11 mi
- 18/04/202473,690 mi+680 mi
- 03/04/2025119,864 km
- 08/04/202675,543 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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