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GR55 NVY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,577 mi
Last recorded172,577 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 NVY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 172,577 miles

Covers + shields fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 24 May 2023 162,910 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 162,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 148,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 145,006 miles

Front both sides inner tie rods have slight play

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 28 May 2021 145,006 miles

Front both sides inner tie rods have slight play

vehicle fitted with under trays

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 143,993 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 135,765 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 129,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 121,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,164 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,164 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 106,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 99,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 87,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,814 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 75,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,751 miles

both rear tyres badly wearing inner edges plus offside front wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,532 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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GR55 NVY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GR55 NVY, 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 GR55 NVY registered?

GR55 NVY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is GR55 NVY safe to buy?

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