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M6 DDU

2005 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,303 mi
Last recorded68,303 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M658,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 DDU
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear over subframe going to offside brake hose in clips close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread showing cord (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear over subframe going to offside brake hose in clips close to excessive (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

rear diff leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,429 miles

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

Oil leak rear diff

Fail 13 Apr 2015 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,323 miles

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTAIL

Fail 20 Apr 2013 50,184 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (255/40R19)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,184 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (255/40R19)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,299 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,659 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,777 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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M6 DDU is a 2005 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M6 DDU, 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 M6 DDU registered?

M6 DDU is a 2005 BMW M6, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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