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YK55 RVJ

2005 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 6 Series80,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 148,545 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 145,944 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,853 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 121,150 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 105,044 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle has oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 105,044 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,423 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,236 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,159 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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YK55 RVJ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK55 RVJ, 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 YK55 RVJ registered?

YK55 RVJ is a 2005 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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