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M51 DAR

2018 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 DAR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,010 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,010 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a cut and a nail. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 60,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,975 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 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 32,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,578 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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M51 DAR is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M51 DAR, 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 M51 DAR registered?

M51 DAR is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is M51 DAR safe to buy?

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