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BY55 LEA

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY55 LEA
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,103 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2017 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 103,220 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 97,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,691 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 63,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,639 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 28 May 2011 42,480 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 42,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2010 30,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,543 miles

front wipers beginning to smear

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,426 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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BY55 LEA is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BY55 LEA, 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 BY55 LEA registered?

BY55 LEA is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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