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EFC 166A

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 166A
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 55,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 53,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 35,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 27,737 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 27,737 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 10,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.

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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EFC 166A is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EFC 166A, 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 EFC 166A registered?

EFC 166A is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is EFC 166A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 166A shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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