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JO04 ROY

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,490 mi
Last recorded77,490 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 ROY
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,293 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,113 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,113 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,794 miles

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,619 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,611 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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JO04 ROY 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 75%.

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 JO04 ROY, 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 JO04 ROY registered?

JO04 ROY is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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