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SN55 NPA

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 NPA
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 75,969 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,469 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,306 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease

Nearside item removed from drivers view

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 65,954 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 58,900 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 52,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,696 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,716 miles

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

both front and both rear brake discs pitted advisory

both front tyres outer edge small cracks in tread

nearside front headlamp condensation in lamp

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,508 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,728 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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SN55 NPA is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SN55 NPA, 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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SN55 NPA is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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