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FV62 GZN

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 GZN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,829 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp flickering

Fail 11 Nov 2024 119,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp flickering

Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Cover Is Deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Cover Is Deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,489 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,719 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,282 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 53,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,062 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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FV62 GZN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV62 GZN, 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 FV62 GZN registered?

FV62 GZN is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FV62 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 GZN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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