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RV52 RUS

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 RUS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spliting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spliting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spliting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spliting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,492 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 80,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,584 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,250 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,319 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 26,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,330 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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RV52 RUS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White 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 RV52 RUS, 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 RV52 RUS?

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What year was RV52 RUS registered?

RV52 RUS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is RV52 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 RUS 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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