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N55 HLB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,344 mi
Last recorded95,344 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 HLB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 87,580 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff carrier bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear flexible disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 87,580 miles

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff carrier bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear flexible disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 66,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 64,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 62,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,744 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 55,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,127 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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N55 HLB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N55 HLB, 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 N55 HLB registered?

N55 HLB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is N55 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 HLB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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