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M6 XME

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,813 mi
Last recorded124,813 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 XME
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 124,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N\S & O\S front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 124,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N\S & O\S front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 124,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,936 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,045 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 105,566 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,449 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 104,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 97,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,533 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,880 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

components obscured by belly plates , floor trims etc

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,880 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

components obscured by belly plates , floor trims etc

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 54,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,069 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XME is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

M6 XME is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is M6 XME safe to buy?

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