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P17 EML

2017 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,845 mi
Last recorded91,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 6 Series45,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 EML
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 91,845 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber joint at diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,100 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 36,887 miles

Nearside 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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P17 EML is a 2017 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 45,213 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 P17 EML, 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 9 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P17 EML registered?

P17 EML is a 2017 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is P17 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 EML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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