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EK12 SKN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,564 mi
Last recorded136,564 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SKN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 136,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 136,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 132,657 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,029 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 117,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 82,010 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts

front wipers smear

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19/94y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/19/96y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts

front wipers smear

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 48,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,506 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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EK12 SKN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK12 SKN, 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 EK12 SKN registered?

EK12 SKN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EK12 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 SKN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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