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M7 WHM

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,045 mi
Last recorded117,045 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 WHM
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,045 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Lower Rear Rose Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 114,895 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S Lower Rear Rose Joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,159 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm hub bush's (rear of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 112,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm hub bush's (rear of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 108,383 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s lower arm hub bush's (rear of hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 105,531 miles

Slight play in rear lower hub bushes on both sides

Pass 14 May 2021 103,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,289 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,513 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,401 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,569 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,783 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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M7 WHM 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 85.7%.

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 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 M7 WHM, 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 M7 WHM registered?

M7 WHM is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is M7 WHM safe to buy?

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