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OO05 WJW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,176 mi
Last recorded59,176 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 59,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 56,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2024 56,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 47,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 38,387 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,868 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 28,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,734 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 25,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 11,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,097 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 11,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 WJW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OO05 WJW, 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 WJW registered?

OO05 WJW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is OO05 WJW safe to buy?

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