2012 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · OO05 WJW
2012 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,221 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO05 WJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 71,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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OO05 WJW 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 (OO05 WJW) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275 30 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OO05 WJW Mileage History
- 26/05/202347,958 mi
- 25/05/202456,422 mi+8,464 mi
- 27/05/202456,505 mi+83 mi
- 28/05/202559,176 mi+2,671 mi
- 27/08/202671,221 mi+12,045 mi
Average of roughly 7,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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