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GJ13 FVP

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,443 mi
Last recorded97,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 FVP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,443 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Has Multiple Smaller Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Both

Rear Diff Bushes Slightly Cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2026 97,378 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Has Multiple Smaller Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Both

Rear Diff Bushes Slightly Cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 86,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full body under shields fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 69,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,254 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,919 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 37,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 37,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 29,773 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ13 FVP is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ13 FVP, 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 GJ13 FVP registered?

GJ13 FVP is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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