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PY61 AUM

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,435 mi
Last recorded72,435 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 AUM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,435 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 72,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,624 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower fog lights not working

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 69,611 miles

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower fog lights not working

Lower large under trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,209 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,783 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 44,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,775 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer edge but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow crayon

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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PY61 AUM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black 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 PY61 AUM, 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 PY61 AUM registered?

PY61 AUM is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is PY61 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 AUM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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