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S8 VSA

2011 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,029 mi
Last recorded63,029 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VSA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 62,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,407 miles

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2021 61,406 miles

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

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 27 May 2020 56,316 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 56,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,304 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,324 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 23,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,881 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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S8 VSA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Blue 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 S8 VSA, 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 S8 VSA registered?

S8 VSA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is S8 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 VSA 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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