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M300 PRL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 PRL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 129,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,880 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,254 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,665 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked On inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 37,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M300 PRL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M300 PRL, 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 M300 PRL registered?

M300 PRL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is M300 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 PRL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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