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M19 MOW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 MOW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 115,924 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 112,179 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,875 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 106,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,117 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 99,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wipers smearing slightly

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,095 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW +OVERHEATED O/S/R

Pass 3 Sep 2016 35,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,097 miles

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

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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M19 MOW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M19 MOW, 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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M19 MOW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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