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G9 BLN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BLN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 74,464 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 64,486 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2024 53,108 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2023 39,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 38,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 35,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,624 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays cover fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 27,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2018 27,866 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,600 miles

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 16,485 miles

nsf brake pad warning lead hanging loose

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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G9 BLN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G9 BLN, 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 G9 BLN registered?

G9 BLN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 June 2012.

Is G9 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 BLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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