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SS55 NEL

2017 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,832 mi
Last recorded57,832 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 6 Series45,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 NEL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter slight seepage

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 45,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 35,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,330 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 27,326 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,104 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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SS55 NEL is a 2017 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SS55 NEL, 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 SS55 NEL registered?

SS55 NEL is a 2017 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 December 2017.

Is SS55 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 NEL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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