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HK55 LFP

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 LFP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,537 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,626 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 54,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 50,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,065 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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HK55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HK55 LFP, 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 HK55 LFP registered?

HK55 LFP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HK55 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 LFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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