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SD62 OLP

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 OLP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,968 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 94,477 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 82,705 miles

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

Offside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,385 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on inner rim wheel already been welded (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,331 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 48,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,102 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 32,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,443 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 18,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 0mm inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,711 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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SD62 OLP is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD62 OLP, 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 SD62 OLP registered?

SD62 OLP is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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