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SW62 SJW

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 140,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 196,318 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Enigine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 100,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,594 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 80,588 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 70,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 49,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 44,040 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 43,841 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,011 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,689 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 SJW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown 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 SW62 SJW, 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 SJW registered?

SW62 SJW is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SW62 SJW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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