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Verdict
Grand coupé 4 places (coffre de 460 litres) décliné en cabriolet et en Gran Coupé 5 places. Les avis publiés vantent le confort et le 6 cylindres diesel 640d, mais les retours sont peu nombreux : une seule source, Fiches-auto, avec 14 témoignages. Le V8 650i (N63) a une réputation difficile selon Euro Premium Parts, et les frais d'entretien restent élevés. Faites vérifier les rappels par numéro de série.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €20,988 – €34,000
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 640d 313.
640d 313
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 313 hp · Crit'Air 2
Six cylindres diesel 3.0 de 313 ch et 630 Nm, boîte automatique à 8 rapports, propulsion (Caradisiac). Le plus cité dans les avis, avec peu de pannes rapportées.
Engine: BMW N57 (3.0 diesel)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
640d xDrive 313
Diesel · Automatic · 313 hp · Crit'Air 2
Même diesel de 313 ch avec transmission intégrale xDrive (liste Caradisiac).
Engine: BMW N57 (3.0 diesel)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
640i 320
Petrol · Automatic · 320 hp · Crit'Air 1
Six cylindres essence 3.0 turbo de 320 ch (N55), boîte automatique à 8 rapports. Euro Premium Parts le juge le moteur le plus robuste de la gamme.
650i 450
Petrol · Automatic · 450 hp · Crit'Air 1
V8 4.4 biturbo de 450 ch (N63). Euro Premium Parts le décrit comme plus risqué, avec consommation d'huile et joints de soupapes.
Market prices
€20,988 – €34,000
Indicative range: 2011 à 2017, médianes par année de 40 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €20,988 – €34,000 (2011 to 2017) | €24,990 | — | — |
| Germany | €20,985 – €28,990 (2011 to 2018) | €24,890 | — | 275 |
| Belgium | €19,500 – €27,000 (2011 to 2018) | €23,000 | — | 56 |
| Spain | €20,950 – €31,195 (2012 to 2018) | €25,000 | — | 40 |
| Italy | €20,500 – €26,500 (2011 to 2018) | €23,990 | — | 107 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Consommation d'huile et turbos du V8 650i (N63)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyEuro Premium Parts décrit sur le V8 N63 un risque d'usure des joints de queue de soupape avec forte consommation d'huile, dès 30 000 à 50 000 miles, et des turbos logés dans la vallée du moteur ; BMW a lancé un programme d'assistance pour ce moteur. Un propriétaire de 650i sur Fiches-auto rapporte environ 1 litre d'huile pour 3 000 km, jugé normal par la concession.
- Versions
- 650i 450
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Circuit de refroidissement du 640i (N55)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyEuro Premium Parts cite le thermostat électrique et les tuyaux de refroidissement en plastique comme points faibles du N55, avec risque de surchauffe si le défaut est ignoré. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 640i 320
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Vanos des moteurs essence : rappel de vis (640i 320, 650i 450)
- Feu stop central : rappel d'ancrage (Gran Coupé) (640d 313, 640d xDrive 313, 640i 320, 650i 450)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “BMW Série 6”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier par numéro de série chez BMW les rappels effectués (Vanos sur les essence, feu stop central sur la Gran Coupé).
- Sur un 650i (V8 N63), contrôler le niveau d'huile, la fumée bleue au démarrage et les factures d'entretien des turbos.
- Sur un 640i, contrôler le circuit de refroidissement : thermostat, durites, niveau de liquide.
- Essayer les amortisseurs pilotés et les pneus runflat : les avis signalent des jantes 20 pouces fragiles et un train arrière qui s'use vite.
- Sur un cabriolet, tester la capote ; sur tous, vérifier le carnet d'entretien complet et l'historique d'accident.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels BMW ont-ils tous été effectués ? Pouvez-vous fournir les justificatifs ?
- Quelle est la consommation d'huile de la voiture et quand ont eu lieu les dernières interventions sur le circuit de refroidissement ?
- Quels sont les coûts d'entretien des dernières années (factures BMW ou spécialiste) ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0
Audi A5
I · 2007–2016
- Price
- €6,500 – €18,494
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain
Audi A7
I · 2010–2018
- Price
- €14,990 – €28,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
BMW Série 5
VII (G30/G31) · 2017–2023
- Price
- €23,790 – €32,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the BMW Série 6 III (F12/F13/F06) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le coffre de la BMW Série 6 coupé ?
460 litres pour 4 places assises, selon la fiche technique Caradisiac du coupé F13. La Gran Coupé offre 5 places.
Quelle motorisation choisir sur une Série 6 d'occasion ?
Les avis publiés sont les plus favorables sur le 640d 313 ch. Euro Premium Parts juge le 640i (N55) plus robuste que le V8 650i (N63).
La Série 6 est-elle fiable ?
Les retours sont peu nombreux (14 témoignages sur Fiches-auto, une seule source). Les avis mélangent satisfaction et notes de fiabilité faibles ; l'entretien est jugé cher.
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