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R3 XGB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,734 mi
Last recorded52,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XGB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,734 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 34,416 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,039 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2020 28,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 18,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 14,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 11,766 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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R3 XGB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R3 XGB, 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 R3 XGB registered?

R3 XGB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is R3 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 XGB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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