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M6 GRO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,074 mi
Last recorded162,074 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 GRO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,074 miles

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

lower front subframe cover slightly distorted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 154,057 miles

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

lower front subframe cover slightly distorted.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 154,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

lower front subframe cover slightly distorted.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 150,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 150,985 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 145,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,365 miles

Poor visual access to inner rear pads

Rear outer pads becoming loe

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

o/s/f beam image flat

Fail 29 Oct 2016 101,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Poor visual access to inner rear pads

Rear outer pads becoming loe

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

o/s/f beam image flat

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,663 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 80,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,701 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,322 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,050 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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M6 GRO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M6 GRO, 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 M6 GRO registered?

M6 GRO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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