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SV62 RZD

2012 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,138 mi
Last recorded94,138 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 RZD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,406 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,795 miles

nearside front and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 86,795 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,835 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Nov 2021 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs worn/lipped

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,225 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 48,830 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,799 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,478 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall but no chords exposed

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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SV62 RZD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV62 RZD, 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 SV62 RZD registered?

SV62 RZD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SV62 RZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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