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M600 PTR

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,086 mi
Last recorded91,086 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 PTR
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,086 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 87,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,449 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on dash

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements advise inspection may require adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jun 2017 85,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,126 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 66,126 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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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M600 PTR is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M600 PTR, 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 M600 PTR registered?

M600 PTR is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is M600 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M600 PTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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