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M6 VTM

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 73,623 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)

rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,597 miles

Both rear Tyres worn close to the legal limit - 285/35/19

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,822 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,808 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,713 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 41,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak, front of car.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 22,998 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,731 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 VTM is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 VTM registered?

M6 VTM is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is M6 VTM safe to buy?

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