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M6 XLX

2012 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M637,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,372 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 68,480 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 65,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,293 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,945 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,597 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,696 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 18,335 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 XLX is a 2012 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

M6 XLX is a 2012 BMW M6, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is M6 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 XLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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