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BD12 YPU

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,259 mi
Last recorded46,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YPU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,710 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 245/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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BD12 YPU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 63,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 YPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD12 YPU registered?

BD12 YPU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BD12 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 YPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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