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LV55 LXL

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LXL
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 80,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear rose joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle has oil leak at diff

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 80,465 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear rose joints (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle has oil leak at diff

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2017 75,409 miles

Advise rear brake pads appear to have started wearing low

Advise rear diff oil leak

Advise temp repair to offside front tyre

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 17 May 2016 69,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,089 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 19 Jun 2012 52,189 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,184 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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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LV55 LXL 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV55 LXL, 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 LV55 LXL registered?

LV55 LXL is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LV55 LXL safe to buy?

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