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NV12 NFK

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,891 mi
Last recorded155,891 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NFK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 155,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,466 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2454518 ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,379 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 141,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 2454518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded upper lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,945 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres cracking between tread

Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,911 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,897 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 78,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,087 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,270 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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NV12 NFK is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV12 NFK, 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 NV12 NFK registered?

NV12 NFK is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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