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GW55 XSX

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XSX
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 85,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,634 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,184 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,797 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 60,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,371 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing heavy inner wear

offside front tyre showing heavy inner wear

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,470 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nsf tyre twisted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,107 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 48,320 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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GW55 XSX is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GW55 XSX, 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 GW55 XSX registered?

GW55 XSX is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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