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B1 EDX

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 EDX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 80,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 78,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,801 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2022 76,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel for other checks (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription missing both plates (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,475 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,550 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,982 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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B1 EDX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 80,459 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 B1 EDX, 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 21 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B1 EDX registered?

B1 EDX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is B1 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 EDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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