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CP62 YPW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 YPW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 82,386 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wheel/tyre out of shape , whobbles when spun. nothing obvious found.

Offside Rear wheel possible slight crack on inner rim.

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 60,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,589 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres stepped inner tread

Fail 19 Mar 2019 43,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front and offside rear tyres stepped inner tread

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,381 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,642 miles

Offside Front Outer slight deformation of tyre outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,576 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 24,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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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CP62 YPW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue 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 CP62 YPW, 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 CP62 YPW registered?

CP62 YPW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is CP62 YPW safe to buy?

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