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12 GJG

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,317 mi
Last recorded52,317 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 GJG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,317 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 52,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 50,622 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 50,622 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35r19rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,282 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread signs of water damage to number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 38,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,601 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 May 2020 24,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,491 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 17,538 miles

undertraysfitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 13,136 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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12 GJG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 63,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 GJG, 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 14 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 12 GJG registered?

12 GJG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 12 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 GJG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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