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LR05 HJZ

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,825 mi
Last recorded126,825 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover damaged, no play in joint at present. Recommend replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm, and bald on inner edge. Recommend replacement. 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,889 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 106,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 96,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,793 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,115 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,383 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 75,370 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 66,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,811 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tryes wearing on inner and outer edges

front number plate cracked

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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LR05 HJZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR05 HJZ, 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 LR05 HJZ registered?

LR05 HJZ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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