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S28 PGW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 PGW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,588 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 101,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,640 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 88,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2022 72,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,984 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,231 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,854 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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S28 PGW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S28 PGW, 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 S28 PGW registered?

S28 PGW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is S28 PGW safe to buy?

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