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VE06 WGV

2006 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 WGV
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 74,800 miles

Lower UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE PINON OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,101 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perishing on outer shoulder

slight dampness around rear diff

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Mar 2021 73,035 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 71,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 69,192 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slide oil leak from the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 42,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,573 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,136 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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VE06 WGV is a 2006 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 54,402 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 VE06 WGV, 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 20 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE06 WGV is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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