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F3 OWL

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 OWL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,940 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 98,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 89,391 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 89,385 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,230 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 118,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper sticking (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,925 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin axle 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 76,141 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 76,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 65,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 65,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,109 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 59,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,452 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 43,687 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear prop shaft ring split

Rear upper diff bush split

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,395 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 81,395 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,976 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,085 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F3 OWL is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F3 OWL, 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 F3 OWL registered?

F3 OWL is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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