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M13 VDM

2004 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 VDM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 109,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates fault

Fail 28 Feb 2014 109,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light indicates fault

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,147 miles

Advise: nearside rear tyre inner shoulder has uneven wear pattern

Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,789 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 53,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,248 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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M13 VDM is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,200 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 M13 VDM, 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 22 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M13 VDM is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is M13 VDM safe to buy?

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