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MH05 CVB

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,474 mi
Last recorded91,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 CVB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,390 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 90,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside parking brake recorded little effort

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,970 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 79,883 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 73,182 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

parking brake efficiency on 18%

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,949 miles

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,706 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,183 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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MH05 CVB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH05 CVB, 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 MH05 CVB registered?

MH05 CVB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is MH05 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 CVB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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