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M6 DBO

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,030 mi
Last recorded42,030 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DBO
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 42,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 41,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,060 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/F & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs badly corroded/pitted on inner faces

front brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 May 2018 40,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,412 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,100 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroded slightly

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,672 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,296 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 DBO is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

M6 DBO is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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