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5999 MT

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,527 mi
Last recorded66,527 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5999 MT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,174 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,179 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 57,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,580 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,944 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,284 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 49,671 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 22 Nov 2017 49,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,426 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,250 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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5999 MT is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 5999 MT, 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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5999 MT is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is 5999 MT safe to buy?

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