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Y66 CWS

2012 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,780 mi
Last recorded137,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 CWS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,467 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,541 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,339 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 93,577 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 93,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,552 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut exposing cords but does not exceed mot standards

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y66 CWS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y66 CWS, 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 Y66 CWS registered?

Y66 CWS is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is Y66 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 CWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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