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GL18 BXV

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 BXV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 52,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 45,972 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 37,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 37,354 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer & inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 28,186 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 28,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 22,056 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2021 22,056 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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GL18 BXV is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL18 BXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL18 BXV registered?

GL18 BXV is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 May 2018.

Is GL18 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 BXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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