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P31 XER

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,184 mi
Last recorded93,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 XER
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 93,184 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 93,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,202 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 76,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 72,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,025 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 63,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,109 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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P31 XER is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P31 XER, 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 P31 XER registered?

P31 XER is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is P31 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 XER shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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