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BO55 KJS

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,664 mi
Last recorded108,664 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 KJS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 108,582 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,035 miles

N/S/F Fog lamp is intermittent

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 93,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S/F Fog lamp is intermittent

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim cracked in 2 places wit 3 repairs already done (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 84,635 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Feathering on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn to 2.5mm 275 30 20 Dunlop run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 17,812 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 14,910 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 14,867 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 13,040 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 13,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 10,376 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 10,376 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 7,712 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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BO55 KJS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BO55 KJS, 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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BO55 KJS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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