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DW05 DOG

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 DOG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 118,157 miles

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Fail 24 Apr 2026 117,997 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,577 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 113,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 May 2024 107,327 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 107,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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Pass 24 Apr 2023 97,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,843 miles

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Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,233 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge substantial wear on outer edge, replacement strongly recommended. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,499 miles

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Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,715 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,813 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear light unit lense broken

Fail 25 Nov 2016 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear light unit lense broken

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,798 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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DW05 DOG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown 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 DW05 DOG, 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 DW05 DOG registered?

DW05 DOG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is DW05 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW05 DOG 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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