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XX05 JAY

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,148 mi
Last recorded61,148 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 JAY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 61,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,288 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,262 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

slight wear in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,038 miles

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2016 41,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 41,751 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,957 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,174 miles

n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,359 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner tread and near legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner tread and near legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,930 miles

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

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

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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XX05 JAY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XX05 JAY, 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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XX05 JAY is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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