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SG04 TJW

2004 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 TJW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,349 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,269 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,031 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corrodid

oil leak ,engine offside front

rear fuel pipes corrodid

Fail 6 Jan 2017 104,029 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corrodid

oil leak ,engine offside front

rear fuel pipes corrodid

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,921 miles

Centre Rear anti roll bar,slight fluid leak,and pipe ferrules corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm wear.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,921 miles

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

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

Centre Rear anti roll bar,slight fluid leak,and pipe ferrules corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm wear.

nearside front backplate insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,117 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,420 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,426 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,426 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,408 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 32,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,541 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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SG04 TJW is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,200 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 SG04 TJW, 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 22 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SG04 TJW is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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