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YG55 YAK

2005 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,495 mi
Last recorded162,495 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 YAK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 162,495 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2026 162,495 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible both side (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible both side (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 161,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 161,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 161,387 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 144,783 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 134,027 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 134,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,909 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 114,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,037 miles

bonnet damaged n/s

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,035 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre running low in inner edges

Offside Front wheel slightly rough when rotates

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

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

the car is presented in wet condition to the test

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre running low in inner edges

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

the car is presented in wet condition to the test

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,530 miles

Front Wipers not clear straight away

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

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn bold and age cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn bold

Offside Front Tyre edge worn bold and age cracked

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Wipers not clear straight away

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

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn bold and age cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre edge worn bold

Offside Front Tyre edge worn bold and age cracked

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 77,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,932 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,476 miles

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

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 YAK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YG55 YAK, 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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YG55 YAK is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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