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M6 BYY

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,667 mi
Last recorded119,667 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 119,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,307 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 102,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,296 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,076 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,076 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 78,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,735 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 65,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 60,777 miles

offside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,167 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 BYY 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 M6 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

M6 BYY is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is M6 BYY safe to buy?

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