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BU53 STR

2017 BMW M6

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,974 mi
Last recorded66,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW M628,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 STR
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2026 56,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 50,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 50,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,271 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 51,796 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))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 51,796 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,048 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,887 miles

trays & covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2022 44,743 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 29,648 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 29,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 33,644 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,017 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 26,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 22,051 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 22,050 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BU53 STR is a 2017 BMW M6 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 28,815 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 BU53 STR, 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 9 years old, this BMW M6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 STR registered?

BU53 STR is a 2017 BMW M6, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is BU53 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 STR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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