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5251 NU

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,925 mi
Last recorded55,925 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5251 NU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 55,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,745 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 37,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,675 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2021 28,594 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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5251 NU is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5251 NU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5251 NU?

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What year was 5251 NU registered?

5251 NU is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is 5251 NU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5251 NU 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.

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