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FG55 VRM

2005 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,496 mi
Last recorded82,496 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VRM
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,496 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 82,494 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 30 May 2017 82,446 miles

All brake pipes greased

Both upper outer suspension arms have play in pin bush

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,540 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 12 May 2015 74,819 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 74,738 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 69,893 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 61,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,966 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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FG55 VRM is a 2005 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG55 VRM, 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 FG55 VRM registered?

FG55 VRM is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is FG55 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 VRM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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