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CV55 BDY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,474 mi
Last recorded56,474 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BDY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,638 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 52,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 27,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,505 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 19,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV55 BDY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV55 BDY, 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

How do I check the history of CV55 BDY?

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What year was CV55 BDY registered?

CV55 BDY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is CV55 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 BDY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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