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M6 DFV

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,417 mi
Last recorded40,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 40,417 miles

Undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 40,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,124 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 35,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,070 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,801 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,839 miles

Cover for o/s number plate bulb missing.

Monitor condition of both front and rear inner brake disc facings for corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,338 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,920 miles

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

N/S/R no. plate light lense missing

Wipers noisy and smeering slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,645 miles

advisory slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,827 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 DFV is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

M6 DFV is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is M6 DFV safe to buy?

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