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40 MEA

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,960 mi
Last recorded41,960 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MEA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 41,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 41,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 39,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 35,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 31,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,530 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 23,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 18,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,342 miles

All four road wheel rims have light damage to outer edges

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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40 MEA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 40 MEA, 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.

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What year was 40 MEA registered?

40 MEA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 40 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 MEA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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