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SF05 XBL

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,248 mi
Last recorded213,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 XBL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 213,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 213,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 213,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 191,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 189,853 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 189,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front McPherson strut bump stop and gator missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2016 183,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 176,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 166,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 158,997 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 158,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 22 May 2012 137,149 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 137,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 115,337 miles

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,946 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,758 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 62,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,847 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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SF05 XBL is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SF05 XBL, 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 SF05 XBL registered?

SF05 XBL is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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