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LJ55 VEH

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 18 Nov 2016 75,877 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2015 72,531 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

big oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 63,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,379 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 55,289 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 25 Jun 2013 49,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 42,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,549 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 10 Mar 2011 39,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,626 miles

cuts in tread on nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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LJ55 VEH is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black 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 LJ55 VEH, 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

How do I check the history of LJ55 VEH?

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What year was LJ55 VEH registered?

LJ55 VEH is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LJ55 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 VEH 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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