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FR61 PBX

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 PBX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 75,294 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,029 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also slightly perishing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also slightly perishing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 45,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,014 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 38,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,848 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 35,848 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,221 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,287 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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FR61 PBX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FR61 PBX, 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 FR61 PBX registered?

FR61 PBX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is FR61 PBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 PBX 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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