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BK55 KKJ

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 137,273 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 137,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 132,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 122,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts to the side wall but none deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears worn on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 111,359 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear(at rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Covers fitted to floor pans obscuring views of brake and fuel components.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,207 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,617 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,532 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 58,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,242 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,242 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 28,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,975 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,621 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 5,830 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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BK55 KKJ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK55 KKJ, 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.

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BK55 KKJ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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