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MV55 HZK

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,527 mi
Last recorded89,527 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 HZK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,527 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 20 May 2014 94,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,916 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 79,916 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 79,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,485 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,137 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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MV55 HZK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV55 HZK, 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 MV55 HZK registered?

MV55 HZK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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