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RF05 KSK

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KSK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 112,498 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repaired

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 112,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 3 May 2018 112,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,586 miles

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,773 miles

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are lipped (see inner faces & refr2spec)

Front registration plate damaged

N/s front tyre has a cut in tread-area

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Pass 17 Apr 2015 98,880 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,750 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,320 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,034 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,514 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,916 miles

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 15 May 2008 27,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,600 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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RF05 KSK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF05 KSK, 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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RF05 KSK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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