2011 BMW 6 Series · 2,691 MOT tests
2011 BMW 6 Series reliability
2011 BMW 6 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 6 Series years (2,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 76,007
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,691
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.6% of tests fail here (267% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 86% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Suspension6.2%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Wheels1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Brakes1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 2.23%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Road wheel fractured or welded defect 0.97%
A fractured wheel can fail suddenly and cause loss of control, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 0.85%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.51%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.37%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2011 BMW 6 Seriess fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 16 6 Series years (2,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.46% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (2.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 BMW 6 Series shows 76,007 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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