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SH61 LKX

2011 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,871 mi
Last recorded104,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 LKX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,871 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all close to limit across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,734 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,608 miles

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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,183 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R19 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,303 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,712 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,950 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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SH61 LKX is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH61 LKX, 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

How do I check the history of SH61 LKX?

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What year was SH61 LKX registered?

SH61 LKX is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is SH61 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 LKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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