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B5 BSU

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,058 mi
Last recorded108,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BSU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,220 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 95,220 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2024 81,116 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 63,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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B5 BSU is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B5 BSU, 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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What year was B5 BSU registered?

B5 BSU is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is B5 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BSU shows 14 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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