2005 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · L115 MON
2005 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 147,646 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L115 MON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 147,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L115 MON 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 (L115 MON) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L115 MON Mileage History
- 07/09/2023131,961 mi
- 16/09/2024139,660 mi+7,699 mi
- 17/09/2024139,660 mi
- 11/09/2025147,646 mi+7,986 mi
- 11/09/2025147,646 mi
Average of roughly 7,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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