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NN11 KAR

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,612 mi
Last recorded112,612 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN11 KAR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 112,612 miles

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

Nearside & offside front tyres damaged outer sidewall

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate section not working - other lamp on same side Operational (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear number plate light Dim

Rear differential as slight leak

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,612 miles

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

Nearside & offside front tyres damaged outer sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate section not working - other lamp on same side Operational (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear number plate light Dim

Rear differential as slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front headlight dim, Not seriously reducing light output

Offside number plate light dim

Offside rear tyre worn, Reading at 2mm

Pass 29 Sep 2023 93,401 miles

Number plate light dim Offside

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 81,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres slight lump outer sidewall

Rear brake pads wearing thin, close to sensor

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,368 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,286 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,305 miles

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,200 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,538 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays 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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NN11 KAR 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 76.9%.

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 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 NN11 KAR, 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 NN11 KAR registered?

NN11 KAR is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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