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CX12 VLW

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,583 mi
Last recorded121,583 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VLW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 115,686 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 111,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 105,480 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 91,086 miles

smoke test to low to detect

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,928 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 69,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,393 miles

Front brake pad material not visible

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake pad material not visible

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of a seat belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,859 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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CX12 VLW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX12 VLW, 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

How do I check the history of CX12 VLW?

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What year was CX12 VLW registered?

CX12 VLW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CX12 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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