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V50 BMW

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,625 mi
Last recorded36,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 BMW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,625 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,908 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,144 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,029 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 18,124 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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V50 BMW is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V50 BMW, 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 V50 BMW registered?

V50 BMW is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is V50 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 BMW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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