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X700 ALP

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX700 ALP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,474 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from rear view mirror

Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,991 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item from rear view mirror

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,625 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,184 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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X700 ALP is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X700 ALP, 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 X700 ALP registered?

X700 ALP is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is X700 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X700 ALP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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