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N10 MEY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 MEY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 135,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive view restricted by undertray, recommend urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2025 135,456 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive view restricted by undertray, recommend urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 May 2024 126,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 126,889 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,135 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak By radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,970 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,455 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,242 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,239 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,223 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,424 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 103,364 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

low efort near side rear handbrake

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,028 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,519 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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N10 MEY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N10 MEY, 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 N10 MEY registered?

N10 MEY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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