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SY62 OCF

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,183 mi
Last recorded71,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OCF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,183 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 70,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 70,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,313 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 69,313 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,663 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,580 miles

The vehicle did not produce any smoke at the time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,574 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

The vehicle did not produce any smoke at the time of test.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,865 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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SY62 OCF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY62 OCF, 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 SY62 OCF registered?

SY62 OCF is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SY62 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 OCF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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