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LS12 BUF

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,160 mi
Last recorded118,160 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BUF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,160 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 113,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 113,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 107,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 70,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 55,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2016 55,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 BUF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS12 BUF, 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 LS12 BUF registered?

LS12 BUF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LS12 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 BUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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