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DY55 VFD

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VFD
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,142 miles

Advise engine management light is on

Advise front registration plate is broken

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery clamp missing.

Cracking noise when steering but nothing found loose or worn.

Engine management light on.

Fuel cap sealing ring perished.

Handbrake warning light on (amber)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm. (2.5.B.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and taped, insecure but not falling off. (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,523 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 149,086 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 147,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 140,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated

offside front side light dim

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

offside front side light dim

rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 115,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,999 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 30 Oct 2008 69,500 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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DY55 VFD 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 64.3%.

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 DY55 VFD, 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 DY55 VFD registered?

DY55 VFD is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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