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S29 OTA

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,616 mi
Last recorded121,616 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 OTA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,616 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

crack o/s lower windscreen close to drivers view

n/s rear abs warning wire fouling on driveshaft

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,117 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,788 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,788 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,276 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 79,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,025 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S29 OTA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S29 OTA, 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 S29 OTA registered?

S29 OTA is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is S29 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 OTA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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