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YC56 SVU

2006 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 SVU
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,542 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 110,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And showing signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 110,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And showing signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,742 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted/engine covers

Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 69,980 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YC56 SVU is a 2006 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YC56 SVU, 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 YC56 SVU registered?

YC56 SVU is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YC56 SVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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