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M26 GSL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,777 mi
Last recorded107,777 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 GSL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,777 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 107,776 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 103,376 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 102,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,958 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2023 96,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 88,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 88,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,239 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 84,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 79,802 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,289 miles

engine covers under trays fittted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 73,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers under trays fittted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,057 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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M26 GSL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M26 GSL, 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 M26 GSL registered?

M26 GSL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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