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LR55 VXB

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VXB
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,593 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has impact damage to rim protector and rim

off side rear tyre has impact damage to rim protecter and has a nail in it

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 24 Sep 2012 34,794 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,371 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Sep 2009 20,935 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,054 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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LR55 VXB 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 LR55 VXB, 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 LR55 VXB registered?

LR55 VXB is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LR55 VXB safe to buy?

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