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Y12 ULF

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,504 mi
Last recorded70,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 ULF
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 70,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 66,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 60,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 56,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 53,864 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,163 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 53,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,484 miles

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,878 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 38,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,602 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,454 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,604 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,401 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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Y12 ULF is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y12 ULF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y12 ULF registered?

Y12 ULF is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is Y12 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y12 ULF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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