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R2 HGS

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,653 mi
Last recorded62,653 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 HGS
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 62,653 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 56,277 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,557 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,472 miles

Front self leveling headlight adjuster broken

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)

inner face of front brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,426 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,334 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R2 HGS is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R2 HGS, 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 R2 HGS registered?

R2 HGS is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is R2 HGS safe to buy?

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