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VW12 TRY

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW12 TRY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 101,549 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 101,546 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,990 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,326 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,312 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 15,759 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 12,704 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VW12 TRY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VW12 TRY, 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 VW12 TRY registered?

VW12 TRY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VW12 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW12 TRY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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