Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 BMW M6?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 BMW M6?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 BMW M6?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 BMW M6?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW M6 (2017)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2017 BMW M6

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2017 BMW M6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 13.8% above UK average

93.8%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

31,623

typical mileage

19,237–40,498 middle half

17.3%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.45

avg MOT failures per car

over 6.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 BMW M6

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 BMW M6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,237

low mileage

31,623

typical

40,498

high mileage

Half of all 2017 BMW M6 vehicles fall between 19,237 and 40,498 miles.

2017 BMW M6 — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 137 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 BMW M6

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

21.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
20.9%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
19%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
18%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
13.1%

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
11.3%

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
10.5%

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
9.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.

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