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MWP 4Y

2005 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,066 mi
Last recorded148,066 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWP 4Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,066 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 131,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,246 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 123,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,102 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,084 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,465 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,610 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 71,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,079 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 59,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake lever as little reserve travel

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,952 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)

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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MWP 4Y is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MWP 4Y, 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 MWP 4Y registered?

MWP 4Y is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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