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M6 TGK

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,559 mi
Last recorded117,559 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 TGK
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,559 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through the week (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through the wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2025 117,559 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through the week (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coming through the wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2024 114,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 112,627 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,130 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROUNT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,394 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 22,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,167 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 TGK is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

M6 TGK is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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