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S31 JHW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 JHW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 159,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 154,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view along the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 134,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 113,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 103,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,567 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 30,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,889 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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S31 JHW 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 S31 JHW, 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 S31 JHW?

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What year was S31 JHW registered?

S31 JHW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is S31 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 JHW 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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