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YC61 SNJ

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,814 mi
Last recorded95,814 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 SNJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,814 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 95,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,497 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,069 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 76,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,727 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,253 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,532 miles

Covers In Engine bay Stopping Full Inspection

Covers Under Car Stopping Full Inspection

Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,532 miles

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

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

Covers In Engine bay Stopping Full Inspection

Covers Under Car Stopping Full Inspection

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 56,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,155 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,609 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 29,328 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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YC61 SNJ is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC61 SNJ, 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

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What year was YC61 SNJ registered?

YC61 SNJ is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YC61 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 SNJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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