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PN02 PLN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,882 mi
Last recorded108,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 PLN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,882 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,882 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2025 102,854 miles

under tray fitted , engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2025 102,854 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted , engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 71,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,106 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 61,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,494 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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PN02 PLN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN02 PLN, 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 PN02 PLN registered?

PN02 PLN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is PN02 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN02 PLN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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