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SO12 FON

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FON
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,615 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 89,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 87,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,314 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 72,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,210 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 36,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,810 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 22,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,836 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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SO12 FON is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO12 FON, 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 SO12 FON?

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What year was SO12 FON registered?

SO12 FON is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SO12 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 FON shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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