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YL55 WFB

2006 BMW M6

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW M654,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 WFB
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 71,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres worn bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,191 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 12,895 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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YL55 WFB is a 2006 BMW M6 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL55 WFB, 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 YL55 WFB registered?

YL55 WFB is a 2006 BMW M6, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 WFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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