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F12 Coupe · Cabrio · Gran Coupe

BMW 6 Series · Coupe · Cabrio · Gran Coupe · 2011–2018

Grand tourer 6-series with turbo sixes and V8s.

Production run

2011–2018

Engines covered

3

Avg. part price

—

19902026

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Systems map

Where it goes wrong

Each numbered hotspot counts the documented failure points in that area. Select one to see the specifics for this chassis and engine.

Failure points by system

Engine3

Cooling1

Intake2

Documented issues per engine

4

N55

4

N63

4

S63

Known weak points

What breaks on the F12

Plastic charge pipe crackingDiagnose →Oil filter housing gasket leakDiagnose →Valve stem seals and oil consumptionDiagnose →Turbo and coolant pipe failuresDiagnose →Rod bearings on hard useDiagnose →Oil consumptionDiagnose →

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