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LF55 XEO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,281 mi
Last recorded76,281 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XEO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 76,281 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 76,281 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,473 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on outter edge

oil leak underneath os/f of car

Fail 11 May 2017 67,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on outter edge

oil leak underneath os/f of car

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 40,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,902 miles

near side front brake pipe rusted

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2014 38,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front brake pipe rusted

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,787 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 29,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,043 miles

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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LF55 XEO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF55 XEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF55 XEO registered?

LF55 XEO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LF55 XEO safe to buy?

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