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LD55 BGY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BGY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 151,054 miles

Slight movement in the rear suspension joints

front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 151,054 miles

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

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

Slight movement in the rear suspension joints

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is badly worn on inner and outer edge

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 16 Aug 2016 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre is badly worn on inner and outer edge

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,347 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 108,343 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system flange nuts corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 100,479 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear parking brake has low effort

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

o/s front tyre bald on edges ,also cut in tread down to cords (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,479 miles

n/s rear parking brake has low effort

n/s rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

o/s front tyre bald on edges ,also cut in tread down to cords (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,453 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on edges

light corrosion to n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,267 miles

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

o/s rear inner brake pad looks to be wearing low (limited view)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 76,179 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s rear inner brake pad looks to be wearing low (limited view)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,118 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,866 miles

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

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

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

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

advise, front number plate staring to delaminate.

advise, n/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,406 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 41,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LD55 BGY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LD55 BGY, 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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LD55 BGY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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