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PAV 3Y

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 3Y
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,721 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 125,482 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 124,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 121,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,571 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 119,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,130 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres close to limit .......

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge .......

rear inner brake pad thickness not visable .......

Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,198 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,477 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 31,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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PAV 3Y is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PAV 3Y, 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 PAV 3Y registered?

PAV 3Y is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is PAV 3Y safe to buy?

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