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NL62 YLD

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 YLD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 117,947 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 117,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rear most ball joint, on arm with shock attached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 104,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Bumper Damage Noted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2023 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear disc brakes in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,144 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald , advise new tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low, advise new tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low. advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 91,206 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,713 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,158 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 56,297 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

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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NL62 YLD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL62 YLD, 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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NL62 YLD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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