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FG12 UHV

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,852 mi
Last recorded81,852 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 UHV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 81,852 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 81,852 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,169 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both side (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,646 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,318 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 60,371 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,478 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Windscreen damaged in swept area zone A exceeds 10mm diameter but not in drivers view of the road ahead

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Windscreen damaged in swept area zone A exceeds 10mm diameter but not in drivers view of the road ahead

Pass 7 Jul 2016 43,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,500 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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FG12 UHV is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White 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 FG12 UHV, 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 FG12 UHV registered?

FG12 UHV is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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