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PA05 GMF

2005 BMW 6 Series

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 GMF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,682 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 113,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both lower bushes rear (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,779 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 102,044 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,563 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust vibration at idle

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r brake pipe to flex hose corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Jul 2009 48,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,753 miles

Slight tread wear on outer edges of both front tyres

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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PA05 GMF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PA05 GMF, 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 PA05 GMF registered?

PA05 GMF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is PA05 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA05 GMF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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