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M6 XCM

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 47,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 47,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 46,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,300 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,799 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom steering knuckle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake caliper securing spring missing

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,218 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning wire adrift on nearside front

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 37,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,362 miles

both front brake discs slight corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 31,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs slight corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,861 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,506 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disc inner faces corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,275 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,722 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 XCM is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

M6 XCM is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M6 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 XCM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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