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M6 SKX

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SKX
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,075 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 91,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 91,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,041 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,801 miles

Rear diff leaking

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 90,796 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached broken (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 89,542 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 85,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,130 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 1 Nov 2012 57,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,001 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,518 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 SKX is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

M6 SKX is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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