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PY18 CXS

2018 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,418 mi
Last recorded12,418 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY18 CXS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 12,418 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 72,060 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))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 58,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 47,683 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 38,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 31,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,945 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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PY18 CXS is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY18 CXS, 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 PY18 CXS registered?

PY18 CXS is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is PY18 CXS safe to buy?

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