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SF55 XHT

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,396 mi
Last recorded142,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XHT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 129,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,001 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 124,788 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under tray fitting

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,903 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2011 64,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,687 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipe

oil level too high

rear pads 3mm

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge, almost on cord

Pass 13 May 2009 53,012 miles

corrosion on r, brake pipe.

o/s bonnet latch not locking correctly

pitting on front discs

r, pads 3/4mm

Fail 11 May 2009 53,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion on r, brake pipe.

o/s bonnet latch not locking correctly

pitting on front discs

r, pads 3/4mm

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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SF55 XHT is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 SF55 XHT, 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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SF55 XHT is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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