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F20 CHR

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 CHR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 154,480 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 154,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,279 miles

Car all covered up underneath

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 151,255 miles

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

Car all covered up underneath

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 143,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,820 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 122,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 114,321 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,039 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,130 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 61,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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F20 CHR is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F20 CHR, 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 F20 CHR registered?

F20 CHR is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is F20 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 CHR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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