2005 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · LF05 GXW
2005 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 139,862 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF05 GXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 139,862 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.
LF05 GXW 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 (LF05 GXW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LF05 GXW Mileage History
- 31/03/2024125,371 mi
- 31/03/2024125,371 mi
- 07/03/2025135,857 mi+10,486 mi
- 10/04/2026139,862 mi+4,005 mi
- 10/04/2026139,862 mi
Average of roughly 7,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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