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PE55 XGG

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

124,141 mi
Last recorded124,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 XGG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 115,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,230 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,483 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 94,917 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,616 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 81,327 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,611 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,943 miles

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

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 11 Nov 2013 64,048 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,940 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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PE55 XGG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PE55 XGG, 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 PE55 XGG registered?

PE55 XGG is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is PE55 XGG safe to buy?

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