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A6 CUP

2013 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,990 mi
Last recorded53,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 42068,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 CUP
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,990 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 52,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 46,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,562 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 43,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,813 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,288 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 38,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer sidewall but does not reach cords

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,485 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,425 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 32,343 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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A6 CUP is a 2013 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 68,535 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 CUP?

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What year was A6 CUP registered?

A6 CUP is a 2013 BMW 420, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is A6 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 CUP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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