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M6 VBK

2012 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,424 mi
Last recorded26,424 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 VBK
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 26,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 26,374 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 25,575 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 25,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 23,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,865 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side slight damaged cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,683 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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M6 VBK is a 2012 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M6 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 VBK registered?

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

Is M6 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 VBK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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