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JO55 GAN

2010 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,730 mi
Last recorded96,730 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 6 Series77,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO55 GAN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,730 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 96,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,509 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 83,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and especially Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,655 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing both edges.

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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JO55 GAN is a 2010 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 77,464 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 JO55 GAN, 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 16 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JO55 GAN is a 2010 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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