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VRZ 2877

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 2877
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 115,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 115,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 111,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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VRZ 2877 is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VRZ 2877, 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

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What year was VRZ 2877 registered?

VRZ 2877 is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is VRZ 2877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRZ 2877 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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