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J555 ALA

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,732 mi
Last recorded207,732 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ALA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 207,732 miles

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 200,787 miles

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

parking brake travel

Pass 16 May 2020 191,695 miles

parking break slight travel

Pass 4 Jan 2019 171,061 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 166,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 165,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 145,805 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 145,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 141,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,647 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 116,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 96,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 91,874 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 78,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,656 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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J555 ALA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J555 ALA, 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 J555 ALA registered?

J555 ALA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 May 2005.

Is J555 ALA safe to buy?

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