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S21 BSM

2012 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,226 mi
Last recorded62,226 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 BSM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,226 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 55,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 43,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,638 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,627 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 28,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 21,759 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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S21 BSM is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Red 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 S21 BSM, 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.

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What year was S21 BSM registered?

S21 BSM is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is S21 BSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 BSM 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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