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SG62 YSB

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 YSB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 125,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 118,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 110,310 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 110,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,118 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 102,118 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,486 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside/Offside Front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,513 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 47,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has irregular wear iner edge

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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SG62 YSB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SG62 YSB, 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 SG62 YSB registered?

SG62 YSB is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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