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N25 BEC

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 BEC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 155,859 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,544 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,070 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,411 miles

engine cover, under trays fiited

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover, under trays fiited

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,138 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,160 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 71,406 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 71,406 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,493 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges

Pass 10 May 2017 68,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,702 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,559 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 11 May 2015 47,482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in a nsr suspension component

slight play in a osr suspension component

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,568 miles

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

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

slight play in a nsr suspension component

slight play in a osr suspension component

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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N25 BEC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 N25 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N25 BEC registered?

N25 BEC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is N25 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N25 BEC shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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