2005 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · K15 ABR
2005 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 158,023 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K15 ABR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 158,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K15 ABR 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 (K15 ABR) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
K15 ABR Mileage History
- 07/04/2023153,356 mi
- 15/10/2023153,856 mi+500 mi
- 21/08/2024158,114 mi+4,258 mi
- 21/08/2024158,118 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/2025158,023 mi-95 mi
Average of roughly 2,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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