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LS62 BMU

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BMU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 79,720 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 75,803 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 71,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 59,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,837 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 51,837 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover, both rear (2.7.2a)

undertray fitted, engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,747 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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LS62 BMU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver 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 LS62 BMU, 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 LS62 BMU registered?

LS62 BMU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LS62 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 BMU 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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