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GUX 951

2018 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,960 mi
Last recorded105,960 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUX 951
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 105,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 105,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 20,169 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 20,169 miles

Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 91,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 17,997 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside shockers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 78,697 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 15,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 67,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 14,732 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 14,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 55,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 13,966 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 13,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 40,492 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,220 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 13,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 12,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 11,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 10,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 9,485 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 8,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 7,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 6,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 5,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 5,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 3,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 2,672 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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GUX 951 is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GUX 951, 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.

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What year was GUX 951 registered?

GUX 951 is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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