2005 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · RL05 WVW
2005 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 110,330 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RL05 WVW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2024
- 110,330 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.
RL05 WVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 6 Series (RL05 WVW) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (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: “Brake hose excessively stretched loose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RL05 WVW Mileage History
- 07/09/2022108,365 mi
- 08/09/2022108,365 mi
- 11/09/2024110,330 mi+1,965 mi
Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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