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M6 BYF

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BYF
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,038 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,055 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,686 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,903 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 46,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 46,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,849 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY BADLY WORN

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 BYF is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M6 BYF, 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 M6 BYF registered?

M6 BYF is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is M6 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 BYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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