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SW62 NPZ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,270 mi
Last recorded157,270 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,270 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2024 137,805 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 137,802 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,361 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,308 miles

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

Rear boot full unable to fully inspect.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,226 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,919 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 76,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,118 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,690 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 22,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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SW62 NPZ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW62 NPZ, 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 SW62 NPZ registered?

SW62 NPZ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is SW62 NPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 NPZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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