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MW12 XLU

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 XLU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 135,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 126,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,391 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 118,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,317 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 51,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,422 miles

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

engine and under body tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 43,422 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge slightly worn

engine and under body tray fitted

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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MW12 XLU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW12 XLU, 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 MW12 XLU registered?

MW12 XLU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is MW12 XLU safe to buy?

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