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M6 GTN

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,747 mi
Last recorded89,747 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 89,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,520 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,011 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 71,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 67,738 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 63,853 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,609 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,607 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 32,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 GTN is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GTN, 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 GTN registered?

M6 GTN is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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