2012 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · NN11 KAR
2012 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 112,612 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NN11 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 112,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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NN11 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 6 Series (NN11 KAR) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
NN11 KAR Mileage History
- 05/09/202281,717 mi
- 29/09/202393,401 mi+11,684 mi
- 13/09/2024103,838 mi+10,437 mi
- 17/10/2025112,612 mi+8,774 mi
- 17/10/2025112,612 mi
Average of roughly 9,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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