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LM05 NKH

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,648 mi
Last recorded128,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NKH
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 128,635 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 124,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,350 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 99,172 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 99,172 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 94,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,738 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked Inside rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,224 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,224 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 34,698 miles

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

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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LM05 NKH is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM05 NKH, 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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LM05 NKH is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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