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YF56 MSX

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,787 mi
Last recorded92,787 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MSX
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Also corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,473 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,864 miles

chip windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2016 73,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fitted incorrctly (3.6.B.4d)

chip windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,764 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,782 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,005 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,369 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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YF56 MSX is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF56 MSX, 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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What year was YF56 MSX registered?

YF56 MSX is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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