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LC62 ZYW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,435 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 30 Jan 2025 80,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,270 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,194 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault intermittant fault , not present at time of test , cleared , not re-acurring (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,303 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 47,054 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,266 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 18,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,933 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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LC62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 LC62 ZYW, 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.

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What year was LC62 ZYW registered?

LC62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is LC62 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 ZYW 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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