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DE55 VAK

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,329 mi
Last recorded66,329 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VAK
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,954 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and have slight perishing to treaded area.

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

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,948 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and have slight perishing to treaded area.

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

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2011 57,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front disc corroded on the inside face

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

RH centre silencer has signs of impact damage.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

RH centre silencer has signs of impact damage.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,165 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,165 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 42,470 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,896 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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DE55 VAK is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE55 VAK, 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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DE55 VAK is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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