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RO62 AYL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,203 mi
Last recorded52,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 AYL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,483 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 25 Aug 2023 41,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 41,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner part of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 39,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner part of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 39,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 38,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,356 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,171 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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RO62 AYL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,395cc petrol 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 RO62 AYL, 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 RO62 AYL registered?

RO62 AYL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is RO62 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 AYL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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