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FT12 HLJ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,789 mi
Last recorded160,789 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HLJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 160,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 158,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,449 miles

Nearside Rear reg light dim

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 147,833 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 132,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 124,392 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,854 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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FT12 HLJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT12 HLJ, 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

How do I check the history of FT12 HLJ?

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What year was FT12 HLJ registered?

FT12 HLJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is FT12 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 HLJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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