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YC12 YZO

2012 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,101 mi
Last recorded144,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YZO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 144,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 126,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 117,491 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))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 117,470 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,274 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge nearly down to cord

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,371 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,704 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,442 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,087 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,881 miles

slight rear differential oil leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight rear differential oil leak.

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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YC12 YZO is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 YZO, 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

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What year was YC12 YZO registered?

YC12 YZO is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is YC12 YZO safe to buy?

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