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SK12 PTX

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,140 mi
Last recorded108,140 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 PTX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 108,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,082 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,087 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 98,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,879 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,193 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,006 miles

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,489 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 42,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,141 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 32,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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SK12 PTX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK12 PTX, 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 SK12 PTX registered?

SK12 PTX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SK12 PTX safe to buy?

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