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BU53 STR

2015 BMW M6

Orange Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,305 mi
Last recorded56,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M638,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 STR
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
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 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 23 Feb 2023 41,048 miles
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 28 Jan 2021 27,914 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 2015 BMW M6 in Orange with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 38,135 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 11 years old, this BMW M6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU53 STR registered?

BU53 STR is a 2015 BMW M6, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is BU53 STR safe to buy?

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