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JR55 JWR

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,856 mi
Last recorded162,856 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 JWR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 162,856 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

sidewall damage to nearside front no cords or ply visable

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 152,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 147,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 147,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,416 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 113,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,472 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 76,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 56,081 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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JR55 JWR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JR55 JWR, 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 JR55 JWR registered?

JR55 JWR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is JR55 JWR safe to buy?

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