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J16 GYG

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,196 mi
Last recorded50,196 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 GYG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 50,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged screw in sidewall [inner] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front & rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 40,966 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 32,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 31,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 26,327 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 24,473 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,674 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 22,674 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 17,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 18,539 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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J16 GYG is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 GYG, 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 J16 GYG registered?

J16 GYG is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 January 2018.

Is J16 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 GYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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