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ET12 SWN

2012 BMW C 600

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,724 mi
Last recorded12,724 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW C 60011,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 SWN
MakeBMW
ModelC 600
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 12,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 12,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 12,580 miles

advise rear ABS

Fail 1 Mar 2024 12,573 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

advise rear ABS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 12,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 11,474 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 11,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 10,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,461 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 10,441 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2016 10,007 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 10,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,044 miles

How Reliable is the BMW C 600?

Based on 616 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
1,048
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 2
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ET12 SWN is a 2012 BMW C 600 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW C 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 11,116 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 C 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET12 SWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW C 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this BMW C 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET12 SWN?

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What year was ET12 SWN registered?

ET12 SWN is a 2012 BMW C 600, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is ET12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 SWN 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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