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L40 AKL

2018 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,213 mi
Last recorded77,213 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 AKL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 77,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,901 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft rubber bearing showing sign of cracking but no excessive movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 42,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 29,712 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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L40 AKL is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L40 AKL, 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 L40 AKL registered?

L40 AKL is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is L40 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 AKL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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