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L3 YCE

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,036 mi
Last recorded53,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 YCE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,036 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 53,034 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 46,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,317 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,294 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 32,834 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 Outer 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,458 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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L3 YCE is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L3 YCE, 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 L3 YCE registered?

L3 YCE is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is L3 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 YCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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