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C20 MPC

2012 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,890 mi
Last recorded115,890 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 MPC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 115,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,786 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 101,529 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 35 19 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 86,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 81,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 67,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ORNAMENTS ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,579 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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C20 MPC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C20 MPC, 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 C20 MPC registered?

C20 MPC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is C20 MPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 MPC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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