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M28 TAD

2011 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,485 mi
Last recorded88,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 TAD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 88,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,209 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,553 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 68,549 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,825 miles

under trays /engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,666 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 24,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M28 TAD is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M28 TAD, 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 M28 TAD registered?

M28 TAD is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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