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M6 DOF

2006 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DOF
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 63,571 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,205 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 58,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,624 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 56,624 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Recommend changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,897 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 49,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 49,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,832 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,027 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 DOF is a 2006 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DOF, 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 DOF registered?

M6 DOF is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is M6 DOF safe to buy?

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