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RV55 WUU

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WUU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 115,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 113,021 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault connections under offside seat cleaned (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 109,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 100,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,615 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,615 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,834 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 87,834 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,319 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 78,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,879 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 71,876 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,728 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,720 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,136 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,671 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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RV55 WUU 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 63.2%.

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 RV55 WUU, 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 RV55 WUU registered?

RV55 WUU is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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