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YG56 YAF

2006 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,414 mi
Last recorded96,414 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,154 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 85,506 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,386 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,419 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,417 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,412 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 67,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

damage tyre sidewalls.

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside headlamp and nearside reverse lamp.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 34,350 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 7 May 2010 24,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,372 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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YG56 YAF is a 2006 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YG56 YAF, 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 YG56 YAF registered?

YG56 YAF is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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