Bmw M6
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 3,538 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
3,538
Best Year
2014 (95%)
Years Covered
12
About the Bmw M6
The Bmw M6 has been tested 3,538 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (2005 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 800 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 87%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The BMW M6 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 77,020 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 41,044 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Bmw M6 by Year
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