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SP55 ALU

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,323 mi
Last recorded32,323 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ALU
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 32,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,314 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,264 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Inner surface of both front brake discs in poor condition

N/S/F metal brakepipe corroded

O/S/F metal brakepipe corroded

O/S/F tyre tread cut

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,489 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 30,373 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,439 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,440 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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SP55 ALU is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP55 ALU, 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 SP55 ALU registered?

SP55 ALU is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SP55 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 ALU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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