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KC55 LRL

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,991 mi
Last recorded64,991 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 LRL
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,685 miles

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

engine warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,575 miles

Adv-nails in both front tyres.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,575 miles

Adv-nails in both front tyres.

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,076 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 47,022 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 47,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,774 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS [ADVISE URGENT ATTENTION]

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cut on offside rear tyre centre tread but cord not exposed

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,864 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,537 miles

Cuts evident and inner edge wear on osf tyre

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 25,519 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 10,381 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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KC55 LRL is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC55 LRL, 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 KC55 LRL registered?

KC55 LRL is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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