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MH05 FEM

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FEM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 89,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 75,578 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 70,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,131 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 FEM is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

MH05 FEM is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MH05 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 FEM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MH05 FEM have outstanding finance?

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