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AY18 ELU

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 ELU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 37,940 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear guibo is splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear guibo is splitting. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 32,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 27,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 22,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 18,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 13,120 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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AY18 ELU is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol 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 AY18 ELU, 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.

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What year was AY18 ELU registered?

AY18 ELU is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is AY18 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 ELU 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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