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ST05 KJO

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,116 mi
Last recorded70,116 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 KJO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 70,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,249 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,303 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,395 miles

Slight corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Small crack in offside rear reflector

Pass 23 May 2016 36,106 miles

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

rear reflectors nearside condensation offside cracked

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 29 May 2015 33,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frot brake pipes at hoses have grease applied

Fail 4 Jun 2014 29,909 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

frot brake pipes at hoses have grease applied

Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,016 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers in engine compartment obscuring some components

front brake pipes coated with grease obscuring proper inspection

possible condensation in rear fog lamps

Fail 4 Mar 2014 29,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers in engine compartment obscuring some components

front brake pipes coated with grease obscuring proper inspection

possible condensation in rear fog lamps

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,468 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,131 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

both rear tyres worn on insides of tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,414 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inner surfaces of both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,745 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,712 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

Pass 24 Mar 2008 13,999 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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ST05 KJO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ST05 KJO, 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 ST05 KJO registered?

ST05 KJO is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is ST05 KJO safe to buy?

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