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E1 RCF

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,703 mi
Last recorded65,703 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 RCF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 64,694 miles

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,355 miles

both rear tyres low on inflation n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 58,286 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 31,477 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 31,474 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 25,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is punctured.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,716 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,949 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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E1 RCF is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 E1 RCF, 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 E1 RCF registered?

E1 RCF is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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