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R1 YJM

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,140 mi
Last recorded137,140 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 YJM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 130,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 126,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,618 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 117,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Sill Cover (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 34mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 33mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,040 miles

minor oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal

Fail 31 Aug 2019 90,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction P2033, P115D (8.2.2.2 (g))

minor oil leak from nearside rear driveshaft oil seal

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 60,499 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,269 miles

no print out for emissions test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,946 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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R1 YJM is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R1 YJM, 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 R1 YJM registered?

R1 YJM is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is R1 YJM safe to buy?

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