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VK62 VCZ

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 137,108 miles

Offside Rear wing panel slightly damage

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,615 miles

All 4n wheels have extensive kerbing damage

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle mountings to subframe deteriorated/worn close to excess

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,699 miles

All 4 wheels kerb damaged

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Shock absorber mounting points (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing & underside plastics damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 121,671 miles

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

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

All 4 wheels kerb damaged

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Shock absorber mounting points (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing & underside plastics damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall & tread close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,623 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 110,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,959 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,014 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 71,009 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,669 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre being repaired ( tyre is a run flat )

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,881 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VK62 VCZ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey 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 VK62 VCZ, 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 VK62 VCZ registered?

VK62 VCZ is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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