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YC55 VXK

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VXK
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 89,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 87,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 84,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres on limit 1.6m

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,371 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 56,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,275 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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YC55 VXK 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 93.8%.

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 YC55 VXK, 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

How do I check the history of YC55 VXK?

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What year was YC55 VXK registered?

YC55 VXK is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is YC55 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 VXK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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