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ML12 YEU

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,965 mi
Last recorded176,965 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YEU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 176,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 163,959 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 163,193 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road and (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 143,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,058 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 98,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML12 YEU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ML12 YEU, 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 ML12 YEU registered?

ML12 YEU is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is ML12 YEU safe to buy?

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