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YR12 RYA

2012 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 6 Series63,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RYA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 58,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,379 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,684 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,746 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 50,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,436 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,450 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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YR12 RYA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YR12 RYA, 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 YR12 RYA registered?

YR12 RYA is a 2012 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 RYA 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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