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M88 SWG

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,526 mi
Last recorded95,526 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 SWG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and has a large crack from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and has a large crack from being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 85,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,279 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 49,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,754 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 28,315 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,122 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,370 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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M88 SWG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M88 SWG, 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 M88 SWG registered?

M88 SWG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is M88 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 SWG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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