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AB53 TEL

2018 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,714 mi
Last recorded88,714 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 TEL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,714 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 82,094 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 46,051 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,782 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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AB53 TEL is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB53 TEL, 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

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What year was AB53 TEL registered?

AB53 TEL is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is AB53 TEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 TEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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