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D5 ACB

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,249 mi
Last recorded41,249 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ACB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 41,249 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 41,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,927 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 39,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,923 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,662 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 38,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,506 miles

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,282 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,178 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,248 miles

wear on inside of o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 22,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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D5 ACB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D5 ACB, 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 D5 ACB?

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What year was D5 ACB registered?

D5 ACB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is D5 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 ACB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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