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Y27 MRE

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 MRE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,749 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 5 Jul 2025 46,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,104 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 21,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 20,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,709 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))

covers fitted under body

Pass 6 Sep 2018 15,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,873 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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Y27 MRE is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y27 MRE, 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 Y27 MRE registered?

Y27 MRE is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is Y27 MRE safe to buy?

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