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P17 DSL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,283 mi
Last recorded33,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DSL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 33,283 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 30,410 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 28,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washers blocked, suspect blockage in bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 27,899 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 26,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 24,547 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 21,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 16,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 14,059 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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P17 DSL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P17 DSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P17 DSL registered?

P17 DSL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is P17 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 DSL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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