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YG55 VBX

2005 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,951 mi
Last recorded168,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VBX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 168,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 166,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 165,220 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 164,169 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 162,594 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 159,746 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 159,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,849 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 144,841 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 144,841 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 131,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 131,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,988 miles

slight play in offside rear bottom bush

Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 99,608 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,466 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,882 miles

suspect front brake pads wearing low

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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YG55 VBX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YG55 VBX, 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 YG55 VBX registered?

YG55 VBX is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YG55 VBX safe to buy?

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