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SN12 HXD

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN12 HXD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 175,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 175,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 165,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 165,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,919 miles

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

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

covers fitted, evidence of oil on undertray

Fail 25 Feb 2022 156,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both central/rear split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

covers fitted, evidence of oil on undertray

Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,727 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2021 141,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/20 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/20 run flats (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,963 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,828 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,826 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible hole over letter (0.1 (b))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

emissions to clean to register

Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

emissions to clean to register

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,282 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,795 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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SN12 HXD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN12 HXD, 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 SN12 HXD registered?

SN12 HXD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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