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DT10 DCT

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,097 mi
Last recorded181,097 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT10 DCT
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 181,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 176,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 166,400 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 166,396 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2022 151,036 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPMS Light is on

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 136,145 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,909 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers and shields fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,917 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,915 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,751 miles

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

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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DT10 DCT is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DT10 DCT, 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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What year was DT10 DCT registered?

DT10 DCT is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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