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BG55 UHO

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,190 mi
Last recorded77,190 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 UHO
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 77,190 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Fluid Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 77,003 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,354 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside low wishbone inner bush's on both slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 76,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside low wishbone inner bush's on both slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,381 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc's slightly red like its over heated.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear wishbone rubber started too wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc's slightly red like its over heated.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear wishbone rubber started too wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,919 miles

Exhaust noisy. after market system fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy after market system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2019 63,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,778 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,276 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,688 miles

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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BG55 UHO is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BG55 UHO, 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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BG55 UHO is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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