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M6 PVE

2006 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,942 mi
Last recorded80,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 PVE
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,942 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive WHEEL ARCH, LEAK IS NOT FROM BRAKES OR SUSPENSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,623 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,399 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 30,950 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 30,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 25,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,681 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 PVE is a 2006 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

M6 PVE is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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