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LB05 ZXV

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,949 mi
Last recorded172,949 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 172,949 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 172,949 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 161,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,382 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 148,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers ligfhtly smearing across windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2014 138,011 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers ligfhtly smearing across windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2013 125,967 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 125,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2012 108,337 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,063 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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LB05 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LB05 ZXV, 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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LB05 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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