2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,947 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,947 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    96 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    61 marked dangerous
  6. Road Wheels - condition: fractured0.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    23 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.5%
  2. Suspension7.3%
  3. Lights & electrics4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  5. Wheels1.9%
  6. Brakes1.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 BMW 6 Series?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2013 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,947 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW 6 Series?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).