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R80 GPS

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,256 mi
Last recorded136,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 GPS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 122,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 105,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,915 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,126 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,373 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,412 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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R80 GPS is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R80 GPS, 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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What year was R80 GPS registered?

R80 GPS is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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