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OO05 BOX

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 BOX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,306 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES - CRACKED & PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 49,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 48,132 miles

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Shocks dust covers worn/damage

Service due light on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,249 miles

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Shock dust covers damage/worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 32,663 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 28,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR + OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 25,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,103 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,451 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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OO05 BOX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OO05 BOX, 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 OO05 BOX registered?

OO05 BOX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is OO05 BOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 BOX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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