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EN05 GXZ

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,361 mi
Last recorded124,361 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 124,361 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 16 May 2023 119,124 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 30 May 2022 107,594 miles

under tray fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,849 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,848 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe failed and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged both rears and nearside front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 100,348 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 97,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,702 miles

slight play/wear in o/s/f steering rack drumstick not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,837 miles

all 4 tyres very low tread on edges not to x/s or below limits at time of test.

centre rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,485 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,895 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 80,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,284 miles

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge also has a nail in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,230 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,566 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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EN05 GXZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EN05 GXZ, 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 EN05 GXZ registered?

EN05 GXZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is EN05 GXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 GXZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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