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K15 ABR

2005 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,023 mi
Last recorded158,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 ABR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 158,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 158,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2023 153,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 153,356 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,188 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 153,181 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlights inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Gaiter pinholed also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Led unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Contact surface coming away from disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Various cuts marked with chalk & heavily worn on edges - 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipes corroded off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High Level brake light lens missing

N/S/F Fog lght reflector insecure

N/S/F indicator lens cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R Light unit cracked & water ingress

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute O/S/F working intermittently & slightly insecure (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges - 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

TPMS light on

Under guards fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,370 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2017 135,470 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 135,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Water inside head lamp

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 124,717 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,377 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,371 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 71,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 71,506 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,641 miles

debris lodged in nearside front outer wheel rim/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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K15 ABR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K15 ABR, 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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K15 ABR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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