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T19 SAB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,412 mi
Last recorded121,412 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT19 SAB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,412 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 111,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,198 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 82,555 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,793 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,815 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 63,814 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,370 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,583 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 32,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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T19 SAB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T19 SAB, 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 T19 SAB registered?

T19 SAB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is T19 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T19 SAB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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