CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y569 PBY

2012 BMW 6 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY569 PBY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,135 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 107,132 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 105,685 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 105,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 103,715 miles

Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 103,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Factory fitted undertrays on the vehicle, preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. These should be changed soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of the vehicle is contaminated with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,151 miles

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire unattached

Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire unattached

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
Full BMW 6 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y569 PBY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y569 PBY, 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

How do I check the history of Y569 PBY?

You can check the full history of Y569 PBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y569 PBY registered?

Y569 PBY is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is Y569 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y569 PBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y569 PBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y569 PBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.