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VN55 JYB

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JYB
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 40,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,405 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 38,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,955 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 36,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,828 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 33,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2016 24,784 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 24,779 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,676 miles

all four tyres close to limit.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,709 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 3 Oct 2008 11,491 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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VN55 JYB is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VN55 JYB, 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 VN55 JYB registered?

VN55 JYB is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is VN55 JYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 JYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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