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M6 VXV

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,169 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 85,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,349 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has some movement

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Rack end has some movement

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,122 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 30 Aug 2013 61,757 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls but not deep enough to see cords.

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 VXV is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

M6 VXV is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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