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MA62 AKX

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,731 mi
Last recorded148,731 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 AKX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 148,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 135,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 117,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,499 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 59,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,204 miles

Both rear shock covers split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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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MA62 AKX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA62 AKX, 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 MA62 AKX registered?

MA62 AKX is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MA62 AKX safe to buy?

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