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542 KKL

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 KKL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 118,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 114,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,934 miles

Exhaust emissions were tested but the DSM could not register the readings. Emissions to clean to test - limit 0.51

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 30 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 30 R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,456 miles

both rear wheels have been welded

offside front tyre outer side wall has been repaired

Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,456 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

both rear wheels have been welded

offside front tyre outer side wall has been repaired

Fail 2 Feb 2018 78,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,150 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front wheel rims distorted. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,927 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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542 KKL is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 61,202 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 542 KKL, 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 13 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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542 KKL is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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