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LS55 BZO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,028 mi
Last recorded76,028 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 BZO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,028 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front brake wear indicator insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,027 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Front brake wear indicator insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,451 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,089 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 68,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,669 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,875 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,464 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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LS55 BZO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LS55 BZO, 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 LS55 BZO registered?

LS55 BZO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LS55 BZO safe to buy?

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