2012 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · YY62 MTV
2012 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 103,656 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YY62 MTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 103,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY62 MTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 6 Series (YY62 MTV) between October 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
YY62 MTV Mileage History
- 04/10/202394,384 mi
- 12/10/202394,416 mi+32 mi
- 12/10/202394,416 mi
- 31/07/202499,809 mi+5,393 mi
- 20/06/2025103,656 mi+3,847 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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