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P12 EWB

2011 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,553 mi
Last recorded60,553 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 EWB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 60,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 55,080 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 54,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 47,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 36,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2016 26,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 24,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,984 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,370 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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P12 EWB is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 P12 EWB, 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 P12 EWB registered?

P12 EWB is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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