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AC53 ECS

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 ECS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 35,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 35,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 33,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 33,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2023 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 29,541 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 28,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,385 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 25,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,859 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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AC53 ECS 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 76.9%.

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 AC53 ECS, 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 AC53 ECS registered?

AC53 ECS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AC53 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC53 ECS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC53 ECS have outstanding finance?

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