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M6 BMU

2006 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,835 mi
Last recorded34,835 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 33,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 31,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,784 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,346 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 20,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 19,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,038 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 18,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,414 miles

255 40 zr 19 front

285 35 zr 19 rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres have dot codes 2006

both the front brake disks are pitted on the inner surfaces

engine cover and undertrays fitted

the osf tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 14,147 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)

front brake discs, inner face corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 12,845 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion to inner face

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 8,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 5,240 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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M6 BMU is a 2006 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 54,402 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 M6 BMU, 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 20 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M6 BMU registered?

M6 BMU is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is M6 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 BMU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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