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C26 SRJ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 SRJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 109,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,826 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,031 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 64,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 41,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 41,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 23,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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C26 SRJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C26 SRJ, 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 C26 SRJ registered?

C26 SRJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is C26 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 SRJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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