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ST55 GRZ

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,614 mi
Last recorded40,614 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 GRZ
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 40,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,333 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,597 miles

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 15 Sep 2021 31,969 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 27,261 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Over 50% of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,375 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 9,961 miles

Both front and rear brake discs very rusty

Nearside rear tyre has damage on outer wall

Offside rear rubber block missing from chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,620 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded and pitted on inside

front pads maybe semi-siezed

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,267 miles

both front brake discs inner surface poor condition

n/s rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,638 miles

n/s rear tyre and rim slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,374 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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ST55 GRZ is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST55 GRZ, 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 ST55 GRZ registered?

ST55 GRZ is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is ST55 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 GRZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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