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FR12 XAG

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 XAG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,022 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,398 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 74,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,632 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,515 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,831 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,751 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,436 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 22,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,073 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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FR12 XAG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FR12 XAG, 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 FR12 XAG registered?

FR12 XAG is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FR12 XAG safe to buy?

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