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YY55 BWW

2005 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BWW
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,904 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged on outer edge signs of Fouling part of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,205 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,613 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,023 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,251 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,118 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)

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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YY55 BWW is a 2005 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY55 BWW, 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.

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What year was YY55 BWW registered?

YY55 BWW is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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