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MB53 BYS

2013 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 6 Series61,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB53 BYS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 78,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Caused by perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Caused by perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 60,290 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 52,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 41,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,163 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 29,830 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 20,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,175 miles

front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,496 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 13,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split around entire inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MB53 BYS is a 2013 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 61,202 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 MB53 BYS, 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 13 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MB53 BYS is a 2013 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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