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DY55 HBC

2005 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HBC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,057 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 161,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 151,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 143,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 121,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 103,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,718 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,491 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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DY55 HBC is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 HBC, 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

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What year was DY55 HBC registered?

DY55 HBC is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is DY55 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 HBC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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