CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ12 HWL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,992 mi
Last recorded60,992 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 HWL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 60,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 53,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 49,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 48,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 48,515 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,673 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 46,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 44,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 42,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,355 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads 70/80 % worn

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads 70/80 % worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,361 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
Full BMW 6 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ12 HWL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ12 HWL, 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

How do I check the history of PJ12 HWL?

You can check the full history of PJ12 HWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ12 HWL registered?

PJ12 HWL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is PJ12 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 HWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ12 HWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ12 HWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.