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HV05 FCD

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FCD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2019 122,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f.tyre,wearing.low.on.inner,edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f.tyre,wearing.low.on.inner,edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r.tyre.bald.on.inside.edge.n/s/f.tyre,worn.on.inner.edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,396 miles

small cuts in tread pattern on osr tyre, tyre also worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,396 miles

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

small cuts in tread pattern on osr tyre, tyre also worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 67,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,717 miles

rear tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 37,111 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,636 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2008 28,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV05 FCD is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV05 FCD, 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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HV05 FCD is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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