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NK62 FTF

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,298 mi
Last recorded73,298 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK62 FTF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,298 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 68,936 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the engine area

Pass 24 May 2024 63,181 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 May 2023 57,867 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 May 2022 51,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,617 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 51,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,420 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 50,417 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,723 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 47,102 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 47,102 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,334 miles

Emissions - K=0.01 1/M

O/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

covers and trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 42,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,858 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 35,858 miles

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

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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NK62 FTF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NK62 FTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK62 FTF registered?

NK62 FTF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is NK62 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK62 FTF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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