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DX55 SVT

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 SVT
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 79,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

eml light on

Fail 8 Oct 2014 62,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

eml light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,276 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,426 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,590 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 40,590 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 38,952 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from front of car

brake fluid change due

Pass 26 Nov 2009 38,952 miles

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

bad oil leak from front of car

brake fluid change due

Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,940 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 33,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DX55 SVT is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX55 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 SVT registered?

DX55 SVT is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DX55 SVT safe to buy?

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