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YD61 XVA

2011 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,795 mi
Last recorded119,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 6 Series56,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 XVA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 107,954 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 97,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 94,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 245/45 19 O/S/F 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,089 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,094 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2021 87,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,149 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 77,788 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 71,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,318 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,701 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,796 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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YD61 XVA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD61 XVA, 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 YD61 XVA registered?

YD61 XVA is a 2011 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YD61 XVA safe to buy?

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