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YB05 LGF

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,148 mi
Last recorded126,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LGF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,056 miles

both front tyres lightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,722 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,750 miles

Front wipers slightly poor

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YB05 LGF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB05 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 LGF registered?

YB05 LGF is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is YB05 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 LGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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