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52 DR

2012 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 DR
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,304 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,266 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,905 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,436 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 23 Aug 2021 60,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,821 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,821 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 39,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 28,410 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 28,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 18,394 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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52 DR is a 2012 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 52 DR, 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 52 DR registered?

52 DR is a 2012 BMW M6, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is 52 DR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 DR 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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