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PN57 SSS

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 SSS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 41,347 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,690 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 27,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,396 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,660 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 25,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front jacking block missing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 21,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front jacking block missing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 12,894 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 8,413 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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PN57 SSS 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 85.7%.

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 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 PN57 SSS, 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 PN57 SSS?

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What year was PN57 SSS registered?

PN57 SSS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is PN57 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN57 SSS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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