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MF55 WCP

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,457 mi
Last recorded147,457 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 WCP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,457 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 147,393 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 147,324 miles

All direction indicators not working all indicator's not working switch broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working due to switch broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,266 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 146,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 145,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,106 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 143,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 138,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 138,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake Pad Wear Lead (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 126,756 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 98,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine managment light comes on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

engine managment light comes on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,153 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MF55 WCP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF55 WCP, 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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MF55 WCP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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