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EK05 GWX

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,937 mi
Last recorded43,937 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 GWX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,937 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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EK05 GWX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK05 GWX, 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 EK05 GWX?

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What year was EK05 GWX registered?

EK05 GWX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EK05 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 GWX shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 GWX have outstanding finance?

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