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C9 YMS

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,512 mi
Last recorded200,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 YMS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 200,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 185,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 181,309 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 170,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 170,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 147,431 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 147,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,323 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,764 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 121,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 95,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 30,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 26,600 miles

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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C9 YMS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C9 YMS, 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 C9 YMS registered?

C9 YMS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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