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DG 5998

2011 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,192 mi
Last recorded21,192 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG 5998
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 21,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 20,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 20,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,152 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 14,403 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 14,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 11,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 10,871 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 7,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 6,382 miles

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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DG 5998 is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG 5998, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG 5998 registered?

DG 5998 is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is DG 5998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG 5998 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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