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497 CUE

2012 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration497 CUE
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 50,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,992 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 46,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,649 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,189 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 34,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 28,238 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,641 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M6?

Based on 20,454 MOT tests across 2,050 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
3,693
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,050
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 169
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 107
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 69
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497 CUE is a 2012 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 37,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 497 CUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 497 CUE registered?

497 CUE is a 2012 BMW M6, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 497 CUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 497 CUE 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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