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L444 PHN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 PHN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 118,924 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,985 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,586 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised, inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised, inner edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,768 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 42,370 miles

Both offside tyres are feathering

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Oil around injectors

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,426 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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L444 PHN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L444 PHN, 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 L444 PHN?

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What year was L444 PHN registered?

L444 PHN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is L444 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 PHN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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