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BG62 UST

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UST
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 98,643 miles

Engine oil leak

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff mounts worn/splitting

Rear diff seals leaking slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,641 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff mounts worn/splitting

Rear diff seals leaking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,701 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,923 miles

Offside Rear light on the boot is flickering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,350 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,129 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2019 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 38,266 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,541 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 29,541 miles

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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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BG62 UST is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG62 UST, 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.

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What year was BG62 UST registered?

BG62 UST is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is BG62 UST safe to buy?

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