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JB51 ORD

2012 BMW M6

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,007 mi
Last recorded63,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 ORD
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 63,007 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,620 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 59,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 59,595 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 46,315 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,702 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,577 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 33,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 6,876 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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JB51 ORD is a 2012 BMW M6 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JB51 ORD, 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 JB51 ORD registered?

JB51 ORD is a 2012 BMW M6, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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