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BOY 56Y

2005 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,108 mi
Last recorded19,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOY 56Y
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 19,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 18,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 18,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,850 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 18,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 18,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 18,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 18,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,221 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 18,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 17,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 13,432 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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BOY 56Y is a 2005 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOY 56Y, 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 BOY 56Y registered?

BOY 56Y is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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