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DU51 DEK

2006 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 DEK
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,579 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 122,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,878 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Fail 31 Jan 2014 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,566 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,406 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 52,173 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,411 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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DU51 DEK is a 2006 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 54,402 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 DU51 DEK, 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 20 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU51 DEK is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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