2011 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · YK11 YNB
2011 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 137,045 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YK11 YNB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 137,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK11 YNB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 6 Series (YK11 YNB) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YK11 YNB Mileage History
- 18/01/2022116,446 mi
- 07/02/2023125,771 mi+9,325 mi
- 08/02/2023125,774 mi+3 mi
- 29/01/2024137,045 mi+11,271 mi
Average of roughly 10,154 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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