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AK12 SAR

2018 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 6 Series43,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SAR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,485 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 73,415 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 46,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 38,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,887 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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AK12 SAR is a 2018 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 AK12 SAR, 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 8 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 SAR?

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What year was AK12 SAR registered?

AK12 SAR is a 2018 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is AK12 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 SAR shows 7 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.

Does AK12 SAR have outstanding finance?

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