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P40 ROB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,082 mi
Last recorded71,082 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 ROB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,670 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,264 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,987 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,074 miles

Nearside Front damage wheel rim and tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,429 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 28,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P40 ROB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P40 ROB, 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 P40 ROB registered?

P40 ROB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is P40 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 ROB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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