2005 BMW 6 Series 4.8L Petrol · D14 ESW
2005 BMW 6 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 124,208 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D14 ESW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 124,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D14 ESW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 6 Series (D14 ESW) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D14 ESW Mileage History
- 02/11/2022112,016 mi
- 06/11/2023114,804 mi+2,788 mi
- 06/01/2025118,306 mi+3,502 mi
- 29/01/2026123,708 mi+5,402 mi
- 12/02/2026124,208 mi+500 mi
Average of roughly 3,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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