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EX62 GWE

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,317 mi
Last recorded61,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GWE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 57,316 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres have damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 54,779 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 54,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 53,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,463 miles

Lower Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 48,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has damage to outer sidewall but not cut to cord and still meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has damage to outer sidewall but not cut to cord and still meets MOT requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,434 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 245/40/r19 michelin primacy ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,985 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,364 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,312 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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EX62 GWE is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX62 GWE, 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 EX62 GWE registered?

EX62 GWE is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is EX62 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 GWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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