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RA05 AXR

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,437 mi
Last recorded126,437 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 AXR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,437 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 126,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,472 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,626 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 121,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,528 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,639 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,930 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,871 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wear wire broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers obscuring testers view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel in use

Fail 25 Jul 2018 107,803 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under covers obscuring testers view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel in use

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

sil covers engine covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 104,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside wearing on edges 245/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside wearing on inner edges 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers,undertray,under floor covers and engine covers are fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 97,503 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm gaiters starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

fuel cap seal perished

oil stains on engine and gearbox

Pass 19 May 2015 93,341 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 87,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 81,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,135 miles

N/S FRONT PANEL HAS DAMAGE.

NOISE NOTED AMONGST FRONT PULLEY (S) AREA ......INTERMITTANT....................Thanx.

Pass 13 May 2011 61,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2010 44,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,865 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,348 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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RA05 AXR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RA05 AXR, 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 RA05 AXR registered?

RA05 AXR is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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