2010 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · V29 BND
2010 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 202,206 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V29 BND Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 202,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V29 BND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 6 Series (V29 BND) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V29 BND Mileage History
- 12/08/2022275,771 km
- 05/08/2023187,811 mi
- 09/09/2024202,202 mi+14,391 mi
- 20/09/2024202,206 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -34,893 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW 6 Series (E63/E64)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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