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EC02 JED

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC02 JED
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 204,318 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)

Fail 4 May 2016 202,463 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear puncture unrepairable

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 194,897 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 184,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 172,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 159,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 148,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,531 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 133,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 114,036 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 114,024 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 84,007 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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EC02 JED is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EC02 JED, 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 EC02 JED registered?

EC02 JED is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is EC02 JED safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC02 JED shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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