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OO12 RLW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,185 mi
Last recorded122,185 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO12 RLW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 122,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,574 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245x35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,574 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275x30x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245x35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 108,625 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,625 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 100,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 91,481 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 63,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,247 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,676 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,036 miles

Offside Front Small cut on tyre tread 245/35/20

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 Dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/20 Dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT Run Flat (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,530 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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OO12 RLW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OO12 RLW, 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 OO12 RLW registered?

OO12 RLW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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