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P3 TBO

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 TBO
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 137,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 132,770 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 132,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 131,612 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,965 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 123,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,711 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,607 miles

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

Slight corrosion on all discs.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 71,511 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,924 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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P3 TBO is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P3 TBO, 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 P3 TBO registered?

P3 TBO is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is P3 TBO safe to buy?

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