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SH10 ACF

2010 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,791 mi
Last recorded136,791 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 6 Series77,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 ACF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 136,791 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Pass 30 May 2024 132,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear springs, shocks and other suspension components corroded

under-tray fitted

Fail 28 May 2024 132,036 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm ball joint looks new, perhaps not tighten correctly leading to the excessive ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear springs, shocks and other suspension components corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2023 127,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 127,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,109 miles

oil leak on engine/ gearbox undertray wet

parking brake almost at full reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2021 117,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 117,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,048 miles

registration plate incorrect front and back (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,356 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH10 ACF is a 2010 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 77,464 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 SH10 ACF, 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 16 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SH10 ACF is a 2010 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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