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LM12 VPD

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VPD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 94,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,532 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,685 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2019 54,685 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 53,108 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,952 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LM12 VPD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM12 VPD, 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 LM12 VPD registered?

LM12 VPD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LM12 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 VPD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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