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RY51 BOS

2011 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (25 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.2%

Mileage

138,802 mi
Last recorded138,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 BOS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 138,802 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 125,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 126,822 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 24 Jan 2024 115,755 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,899 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,788 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,128 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,028 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,483 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,176 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 92,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,783 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,760 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,385 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable items

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,202 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,487 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RY51 BOS is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.2%.

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 RY51 BOS, 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 RY51 BOS registered?

RY51 BOS is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is RY51 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 BOS shows 26 tests with a 96.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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