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RL05 WVW

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WVW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 108,365 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 108,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 107,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 103,720 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,522 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of under body components

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,522 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of under body components

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever slightly high

service light on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,457 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low + perished and cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,464 miles

Brake discs poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,227 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,270 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 46,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,828 miles

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

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,522 miles

offside alloy wheel has been welded (repaired)

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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RL05 WVW is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RL05 WVW, 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 RL05 WVW registered?

RL05 WVW is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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