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DU55 YST

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YST
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,392 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,351 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,981 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,180 miles

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

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,950 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,167 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,680 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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DU55 YST 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 81.8%.

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 DU55 YST, 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 DU55 YST registered?

DU55 YST is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is DU55 YST safe to buy?

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