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FD61 UWL

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,847 mi
Last recorded32,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 UWL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 32,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 32,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 30,417 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 27,874 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,090 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 25,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 23,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,711 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 17,653 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 13,650 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 13,650 miles

Offside Front 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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FD61 UWL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol 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 FD61 UWL, 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 FD61 UWL registered?

FD61 UWL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is FD61 UWL safe to buy?

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