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2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,034 mi
Last recorded99,034 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BPG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,631 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edge

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,610 miles

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

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

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 16 Dec 2016 95,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge would recommend rechecking in 2000 miles

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,877 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,654 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 30,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,194 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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N5 BPG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 N5 BPG, 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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N5 BPG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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