CarVerify

Free Car Check

G5 OBM

2011 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 4799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OBM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 83,376 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Jan 2024 77,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,592 miles

centre rear view mirror not fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 57,592 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake disc backing plates insecure

both front tyres bald inner edge

brake wear warning light illuminated, broken sensor wire at nearside front

centre rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 49,228 miles

all tyres slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 2 May 2019 49,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

all tyres slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,998 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 25,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,286 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 23,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 20,531 miles

Nearside 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
Full BMW 6 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G5 OBM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G5 OBM, 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

How do I check the history of G5 OBM?

You can check the full history of G5 OBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G5 OBM registered?

G5 OBM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is G5 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 OBM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G5 OBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G5 OBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.