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EF12 OVJ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,137 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,304 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 83,551 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,848 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 78,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,855 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,847 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 48,044 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 3 May 2016 39,790 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 29,991 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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EF12 OVJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF12 OVJ, 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 EF12 OVJ?

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What year was EF12 OVJ registered?

EF12 OVJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EF12 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 OVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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