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BC05 ALY

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 ALY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 95,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,217 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,088 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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BC05 ALY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC05 ALY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 ALY registered?

BC05 ALY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is BC05 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 ALY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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