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SW62 OSD

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OSD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 85,540 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 13 May 2022 79,771 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 79,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,810 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,680 miles

car has full length under trays fitted

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,679 miles

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

car has full length under trays fitted

front inner brake pad lining getting low

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

Pass 9 May 2017 22,810 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 20,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,343 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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SW62 OSD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OSD, 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 SW62 OSD registered?

SW62 OSD is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is SW62 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 OSD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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