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BM61 PAV

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM61 PAV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 126,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 86,361 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords where marked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offiside fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wind screen stone chip

Offside Front tyre deteriorating wearing low on outer edge and cracking in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

rear final drive unit rubber bushes split

rear propshaft rubber doughnut split and deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damage

Offside Front tyre warn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BM61 PAV is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 56,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM61 PAV, 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 15 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BM61 PAV registered?

BM61 PAV is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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