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M6 VLO

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,269 mi
Last recorded72,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 VLO
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 72,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively only just passed (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 71,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 63,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,950 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,398 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly scored

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2010 47,398 miles

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

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

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,491 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,901 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers smearing

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 VLO is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

M6 VLO is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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