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BT05 XLZ

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,497 mi
Last recorded69,497 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,497 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 69,496 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 67,608 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 65,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 64,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 60,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 60,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 60,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,094 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 54,498 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,426 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,417 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2012 42,784 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 22,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,822 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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BT05 XLZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BT05 XLZ, 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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What year was BT05 XLZ registered?

BT05 XLZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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