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BN62 USB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 USB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,399 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 54,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 245/35/20 RFT DUNLOP (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner bead 275/30/20 RFT DUNLOP (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 51,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured on inner face (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, damaged tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 39,137 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 39,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 27,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,192 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,090 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN62 USB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN62 USB, 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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BN62 USB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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