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KD55 LXA

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,049 mi
Last recorded162,049 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 LXA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 162,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 160,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 157,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 149,496 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 149,496 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 138,246 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KD55 LXA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KD55 LXA, 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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KD55 LXA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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