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T321 SME

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT321 SME
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 166,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 141,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 134,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 133,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,667 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 96,802 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,509 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pads wearing low (inner side)

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low (inner/outer)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Wall has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 87,509 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pads wearing low (inner side)

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low (inner/outer)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Wall has a slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,601 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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T321 SME is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T321 SME, 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 T321 SME registered?

T321 SME is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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