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AX12 LBN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,825 mi
Last recorded135,825 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 LBN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 131,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 104,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,065 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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AX12 LBN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX12 LBN, 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 AX12 LBN registered?

AX12 LBN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is AX12 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 LBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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