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SM11 EZA

2011 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 EZA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,326 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 135,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 111,233 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 89,375 miles

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 9 Oct 2020 86,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear fonts incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,797 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 50,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,762 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 13,694 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,999 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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SM11 EZA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM11 EZA, 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 SM11 EZA registered?

SM11 EZA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 May 2011.

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