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Y6 JGW

2006 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 JGW
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

near side and off side door mirrors have darkened glass

Pass 28 May 2025 89,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Offside Rear Inner edge worn

Fail 28 May 2025 89,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner edge worn

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Offside Rear Inner edge worn

Pass 11 May 2023 88,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Wear / Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 88,688 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slight Inner Edge Wear

Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,606 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing uneven on inside egdes

Pass 29 May 2020 88,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 86,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 67,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 57,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,646 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,751 miles

Suspect engine oil leak, under vehicle damp with oil.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 55,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s exhaust down pipe flange nut nissing.

Suspect engine oil leak, under vehicle damp with oil.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 54,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 51,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

very slight play at n/s/f track rod end

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,716 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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Y6 JGW is a 2006 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y6 JGW, 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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Y6 JGW is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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