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GL55 DME

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DME
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 91,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,845 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front, front and rear arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,612 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

adivse front discs and pads worn.

e/oil leaks.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,763 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,312 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,567 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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GL55 DME is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL55 DME, 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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GL55 DME is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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