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BD51 BEN

2005 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,765 mi
Last recorded90,765 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,598 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,588 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake sticking and binding slightly

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise diff input seal leaking oil

advise front discs corroded on inner faces

advise rear brake discs corroded on faces

advise rear tyres rubbing into wheel arches when driven

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,480 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW M6?

Based on 20,454 MOT tests across 2,050 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
3,693
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,050
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 169
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 107
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 69
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BD51 BEN is a 2005 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 58,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 BEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD51 BEN registered?

BD51 BEN is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is BD51 BEN safe to buy?

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