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RL54 DYF

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DYF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 40,810 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,381 miles

transmission light on run flap light on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 40,257 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

transmission light on run flap light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,338 miles

Front tyres are perished on outers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front tyres are perished on outers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 35,659 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal beginning to deteriorate

Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,662 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal beginning to deteriorate

Fail 16 Aug 2011 26,645 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,657 miles

Leaking nail in n/s/f tyre.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 17,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cut in nearside front tyre

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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RL54 DYF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RL54 DYF, 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 RL54 DYF registered?

RL54 DYF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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