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RAJ 8J

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 8J
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 45,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 41,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 35,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 35,071 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 23,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 21,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 19,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 18,142 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 18,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 16,983 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 16,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 15,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,422 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,422 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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RAJ 8J is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RAJ 8J, 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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RAJ 8J is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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