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G1 MAL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 MAL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 115,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 14 Sep 2020 108,727 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,695 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,429 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear 245/45/18 r/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,671 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 64,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,276 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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G1 MAL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G1 MAL, 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 G1 MAL registered?

G1 MAL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is G1 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 MAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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