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P500 BHA

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,737 mi
Last recorded78,737 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 BHA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,737 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 67,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,774 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,536 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 49,532 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 45,551 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 36,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cut in inner tread

Rear both shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/split

Fail 24 Nov 2016 30,264 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear both shock absorber dust cover deteriorated/split

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 26,702 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear tyre flat and has a hole cut to cords tyre is flat and 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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P500 BHA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 P500 BHA, 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 P500 BHA registered?

P500 BHA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is P500 BHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 BHA 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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