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OE05 TLK

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

189,030 mi
Last recorded189,030 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 TLK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 189,030 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 189,030 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,417 miles

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,666 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,039 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn from edges

Offside rear tyre worn from inner edge plus slight cut

Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,038 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn from edges

Offside rear tyre worn from inner edge plus slight cut

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,039 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,788 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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OE05 TLK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE05 TLK, 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 OE05 TLK registered?

OE05 TLK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is OE05 TLK safe to buy?

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