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WK55 FWJ

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,757 mi
Last recorded48,757 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 48,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,332 miles

daytime running lights on-not required on this age vehicle

t.p.m.s light on-not required on this age

under guards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm- inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

daytime running lights on-not required on this age vehicle

t.p.m.s light on-not required on this age

under guards fitted to front,centre and rear of car

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs are quite rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,297 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing back rose joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened brake disc face (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,662 miles

NONE

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 31,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,713 miles

all four tyre perishewd and cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,918 miles

all four tyres lightly cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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WK55 FWJ is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black 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 WK55 FWJ, 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 WK55 FWJ registered?

WK55 FWJ is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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