2012 BMW 6 Series 4.4L Petrol · YK62 XPE
2012 BMW 6 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 42,760 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK62 XPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 42,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
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YK62 XPE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 6 Series (YK62 XPE) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod off (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
YK62 XPE Mileage History
- 17/06/202439,588 mi
- 16/06/202540,768 mi+1,180 mi
- 16/06/202540,768 mi
- 11/06/202642,752 mi+1,984 mi
- 19/06/202642,760 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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