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WR12 JFJ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 JFJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2025 129,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 122,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2023 116,164 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,987 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 108,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking not there (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 95,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 89,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,180 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,365 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 37,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,445 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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WR12 JFJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR12 JFJ, 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 WR12 JFJ registered?

WR12 JFJ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is WR12 JFJ safe to buy?

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