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YE62 XRL

2012 BMW 6 Series

Brown Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,896 mi
Last recorded62,896 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XRL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 62,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Bushes Splitting

o/s/f and both rear headlamp level rods stiff

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,954 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp level sensor and rod seized

Pass 29 Nov 2023 51,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,035 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,592 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 30,079 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 22,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 14,436 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 5,211 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

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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YE62 XRL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Brown with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE62 XRL, 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 YE62 XRL registered?

YE62 XRL is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is YE62 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 XRL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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