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YC55 VXY

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,345 mi
Last recorded84,345 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 81,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,707 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,531 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,285 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,646 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VXY is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC55 VXY, 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

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What year was YC55 VXY registered?

YC55 VXY is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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