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W55 LFS

2017 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,212 mi
Last recorded54,212 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 6 Series45,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 LFS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 35,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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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W55 LFS is a 2017 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W55 LFS, 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 W55 LFS registered?

W55 LFS is a 2017 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is W55 LFS safe to buy?

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