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LJ12 VBU

2012 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,322 mi
Last recorded34,322 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 34,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 29,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small cut on the sidewall, marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut on the inner shoulder, marked in yellow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2024 26,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 20,315 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 12,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 6,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 167 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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LJ12 VBU is a 2012 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ12 VBU, 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 LJ12 VBU registered?

LJ12 VBU is a 2012 BMW M6, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LJ12 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 VBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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