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ML62 ZTC

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 147,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 131,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers starting to smear and split on edges

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 112,501 miles

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

All rear differential bushes split

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers starting to smear and split on edges

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 102,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 86,510 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 86,510 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 82,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,482 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure note,two bulges at outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,908 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,528 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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ML62 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML62 ZTC, 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 ML62 ZTC registered?

ML62 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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