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MH55 WHU

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,680 mi
Last recorded124,680 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WHU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,080 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both tailboxes (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2015 106,528 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre cracking outer and inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 100,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 82,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 66,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 66,529 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,157 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,573 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 15,124 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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MH55 WHU is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MH55 WHU, 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 MH55 WHU registered?

MH55 WHU is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is MH55 WHU safe to buy?

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