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SB04 MWB

2005 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,261 mi
Last recorded71,261 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MWB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,261 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,972 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 68,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,051 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,590 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,161 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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SB04 MWB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB04 MWB, 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 SB04 MWB registered?

SB04 MWB is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is SB04 MWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB04 MWB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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