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GY61 VGM

2011 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,520 mi
Last recorded181,520 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 VGM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 181,520 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 174,229 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Feb 2024 167,154 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 154,561 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 146,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,335 miles

under cover trays/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 119,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 106,184 miles

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Front inner tyre sidewall damage - no cords shown 245 35 R20

Pass 19 Mar 2017 92,834 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly - aero

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown - 275 30 R20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown - 275 30 R20 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 89,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm? (3.5.1g)

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,875 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,950 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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GY61 VGM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY61 VGM, 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 GY61 VGM registered?

GY61 VGM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is GY61 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 VGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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