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RK05 BSO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BSO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,149 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 86,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,463 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alot of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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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RK05 BSO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK05 BSO, 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 RK05 BSO registered?

RK05 BSO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RK05 BSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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