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XL08 RAD

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL08 RAD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 116,642 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 110,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 98,507 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,557 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 77,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,733 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 7 Jul 2018 63,348 miles

under tray fitted emission too clean

Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,709 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,045 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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XL08 RAD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XL08 RAD, 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 XL08 RAD registered?

XL08 RAD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is XL08 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL08 RAD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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