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Y20 STY

2011 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 STY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 88,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,707 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm, outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm, outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,590 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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Y20 STY is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 Y20 STY, 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 Y20 STY registered?

Y20 STY is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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