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VX55 WLW

2005 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WLW
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,434 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

both front brakes binding slightly

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

both front brakes binding slightly

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers

undertray

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

undertray

Pass 20 May 2016 96,590 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,187 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,887 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 29,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 9,362 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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VX55 WLW is a 2005 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX55 WLW, 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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VX55 WLW is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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