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L66 LTK

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 LTK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 155,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 152,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2023 152,275 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 149,677 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 29 May 2021 144,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 142,166 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,673 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 132,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 131,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 117,869 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 62,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/r tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,301 miles

o/s/r tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,394 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,029 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 35,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,706 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)

slight damage to nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls

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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L66 LTK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L66 LTK, 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 L66 LTK registered?

L66 LTK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is L66 LTK safe to buy?

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