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SEA 11S

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,429 mi
Last recorded117,429 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEA 11S
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,677 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration SLIGHTLY (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,143 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower PLASTIC COVER INSECURE

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 114,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 109,803 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 108,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 108,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,601 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 95,805 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 95,804 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2014 82,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,131 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,122 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,779 miles

rear metal brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode chips in screen outside a zone

Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear metal brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode chips in screen outside a zone

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,855 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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SEA 11S is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SEA 11S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEA 11S registered?

SEA 11S is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is SEA 11S safe to buy?

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