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WY06 GEM

2012 BMW Unknown

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,415 mi
Last recorded80,415 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Unknown49,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWY06 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,816 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,842 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2019 36,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,842 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,886 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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WY06 GEM is a 2012 BMW Unknown in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 49,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WY06 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WY06 GEM?

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What year was WY06 GEM registered?

WY06 GEM is a 2012 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WY06 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WY06 GEM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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