2013 BMW 6 Series · 8,553 MOT tests
2013 BMW 6 Series reliability
2013 BMW 6 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 6 Series years (8,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 85,705
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (186% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Suspension5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes1.6%
- Wheels1.1%
- Number plates and VIN1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.85%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.73%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.58%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.6%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2013 BMW 6 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 16 6 Series years (8,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.67% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.85% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW 6 Series shows 85,705 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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