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RV05 MHY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,780 mi
Last recorded62,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MHY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,780 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread pattern

Fail 9 Apr 2008 62,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread pattern

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,381 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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RV05 MHY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 MHY, 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

How do I check the history of RV05 MHY?

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What year was RV05 MHY registered?

RV05 MHY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is RV05 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 MHY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 MHY have outstanding finance?

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