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CA62 DVL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,053 mi
Last recorded117,053 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 DVL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 117,053 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 110,969 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,092 miles

slight play at offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,653 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,133 miles

both front brake discs corroded in vents

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,471 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 39,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,525 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 27,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, 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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CA62 DVL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA62 DVL, 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 CA62 DVL registered?

CA62 DVL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is CA62 DVL safe to buy?

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