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SA05 VGP

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VGP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,081 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 32,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SA05 VGP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver 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 SA05 VGP, 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 SA05 VGP registered?

SA05 VGP is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SA05 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 VGP 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 SA05 VGP have outstanding finance?

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