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AK18 KVW

2018 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,272 mi
Last recorded178,272 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 KVW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 178,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 165,604 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable components

Pass 24 Jun 2024 150,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,417 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 110,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,827 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 70,586 miles

Central Rear Prop Shaft Doughnut Cracking/Perishing

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small Cuts in Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small Cuts in Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 28,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AK18 KVW is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK18 KVW, 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 AK18 KVW registered?

AK18 KVW is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is AK18 KVW safe to buy?

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