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LV55 XAW

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,255 mi
Last recorded75,255 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 75,255 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 65,774 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 57,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 57,291 miles

park brake effort only just met

Pass 7 Feb 2018 56,536 miles

Front both tyres worn low outer edges close to ply cords showing

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,174 miles

Front both tyres worn low inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,174 miles

Front both tyres worn low inner edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,321 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges - close to limit

cuts to offside front tyre & both rear tyre walls

Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,116 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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LV55 XAW is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV55 XAW, 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

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What year was LV55 XAW registered?

LV55 XAW is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is LV55 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 XAW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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