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S50 NHJ

2011 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,203 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 69,391 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 69,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 59,442 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,815 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,790 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,079 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,068 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,811 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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S50 NHJ is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S50 NHJ, 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 S50 NHJ registered?

S50 NHJ is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is S50 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 NHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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