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J1 PLB

2014 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 6 Series53,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PLB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 72,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,307 miles

Undertrays fitted full length of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2022 69,273 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing badly on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted full length of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 62,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has two lumps on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly worn on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 52,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,381 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 36,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J1 PLB is a 2014 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 53,836 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 J1 PLB, 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 12 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J1 PLB registered?

J1 PLB is a 2014 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is J1 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PLB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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