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S9 YXX

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 YXX
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,253 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 117,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

osr number plate bulb dull

Pass 28 Dec 2019 114,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,547 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,934 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 68,336 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 31 Oct 2011 57,264 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,781 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,053 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,035 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,497 miles

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

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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S9 YXX is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S9 YXX, 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 S9 YXX registered?

S9 YXX is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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