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RL05 XKD

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 XKD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 95,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 87,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 87,019 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in ,cut is less than 25 mm long

Pass 23 May 2016 85,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,335 miles

coolant leak

small cut osf tyre <25mm

Pass 20 May 2014 75,111 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 74,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,002 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 55,169 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

oil on min

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,537 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,825 miles

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

oil leak o/s engine bay

Pass 20 May 2008 25,659 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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RL05 XKD is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver 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 RL05 XKD, 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 RL05 XKD registered?

RL05 XKD is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is RL05 XKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 XKD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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