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PJ55 OAM

2005 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,610 mi
Last recorded109,610 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OAM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,647 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre outside tyre wall slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 106,639 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

play in n/s/f steering / suspension

rear tyres on limit inner edge

slight play n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,654 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres starting to wear low

oil around engine

undertrays fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears and painted (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front tyre walls cut and damaged and both sides rear tyre wall cut and damaged

front screen damaged

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 96,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rears and painted (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front tyre walls cut and damaged and both sides rear tyre wall cut and damaged

front screen damaged

outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,142 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 92,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 91,766 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both sides front tyre walls cut and damaged

front screen damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,514 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,514 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,413 miles

Both Front brake pads are getting low

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,222 miles

wear on rear tyres 1.6mm just legal

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,931 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,812 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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PJ55 OAM is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ55 OAM, 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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PJ55 OAM is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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