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B12 CED

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,268 mi
Last recorded112,268 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CED
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 112,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,250 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,494 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,405 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 73,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 72,111 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,532 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 52,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,300 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,763 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 37,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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B12 CED is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B12 CED, 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 B12 CED registered?

B12 CED is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is B12 CED safe to buy?

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