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E2 BFA

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 BFA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 146,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,101 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 103,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,763 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,761 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,793 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,340 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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E2 BFA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E2 BFA, 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 E2 BFA registered?

E2 BFA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is E2 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 BFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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