2006 BMW 6 Series 4.8L Petrol · V8 BMY
2006 BMW 6 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 92,281 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
V8 BMY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2022
- 92,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V8 BMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 6 Series (V8 BMY) between January 2010 and June 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
V8 BMY Mileage History
- 28/01/201046,328 mi
- 17/01/201156,724 mi+10,396 mi
- 17/01/201156,724 mi
- 06/01/201267,942 mi+11,218 mi
- 07/01/201377,290 mi+9,348 mi
- 07/01/201377,290 mi
- 10/01/201485,546 mi+8,256 mi
- 13/01/201485,558 mi+12 mi
- 16/12/201487,636 mi+2,078 mi
- 17/12/201487,636 mi
- 22/12/201588,954 mi+1,318 mi
- 04/01/201688,977 mi+23 mi
- 06/01/201790,584 mi+1,607 mi
- 12/01/201790,586 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/201891,573 mi+987 mi
- 22/06/202292,279 mi+706 mi
- 28/06/202292,281 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,702 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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