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.

Is the 2017 BMW M6 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles, the 2017 BMW M6 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 BMW M6?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 BMW M6 are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 BMW M6 is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 93.8% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are present in 17.3% of vehicles tested—a moderate concern for a car in this category, but not alarming enough to rule out a purchase.

At just over 31,600 miles, these cars have been lightly driven, which partly explains the strong pass rate; check the full service history carefully since sports cars need meticulous maintenance to stay trouble-free. The average car will pick up 3.3 advisories and fewer than half a failure per test, so budget for minor fixes when you buy but don't expect major structural problems—have an independent pre-purchase inspection done regardless, as BMW electrics can be expensive to fix.

We have limited data for the 2017 BMW M6 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.45

Over 6.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 19k–40k

For context

These stats describe 162 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 162 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 9.7%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 9.1%

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Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Based on MOT data from 162 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

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

31,623

typical

19,237

low mileage

40,498

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,237 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 19,237–40,498 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 BMW M6s sit.

⚠ Over 54,672 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 BMW M6 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 BMW M6s are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

3.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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