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SL02 WLY

2017 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,114 mi
Last recorded77,114 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 6 Series45,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 WLY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,328 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts in tread close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and bald towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,312 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated vibration damper rubber has splits in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated vibration damper rubber has splits in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,858 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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SL02 WLY is a 2017 BMW 6 Series in Blue 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 SL02 WLY, 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 SL02 WLY registered?

SL02 WLY is a 2017 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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