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MJ55 OFS

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OFS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 80,417 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 80,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 73,662 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,517 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 13,933 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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MJ55 OFS is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MJ55 OFS, 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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What year was MJ55 OFS registered?

MJ55 OFS is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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