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M6 XTS

2005 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,749 mi
Last recorded49,749 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 XTS
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 49,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,774 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,269 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 10 Nov 2012 41,549 miles

rear tyres worn near to wear bars

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 24,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 24,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,517 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 XTS is a 2005 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

M6 XTS is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is M6 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 XTS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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