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R5 JMY

2018 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,746 mi
Last recorded46,746 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M628,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 JMY
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 46,746 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 46,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,758 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 26,381 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 18,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,462 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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R5 JMY is a 2018 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 28,014 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 R5 JMY, 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 8 years old, this BMW M6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 JMY registered?

R5 JMY is a 2018 BMW M6, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is R5 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 JMY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 JMY have outstanding finance?

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