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SB12 LLJ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,888 mi
Last recorded98,888 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

differential mounting bushes split/ deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2024 83,817 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 83,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 64,087 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 57,475 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,583 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected 'A' ZONE (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2017 42,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,506 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 32,506 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,116 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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SB12 LLJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SB12 LLJ, 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 SB12 LLJ registered?

SB12 LLJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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