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D12 YSM

2006 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,628 mi
Last recorded89,628 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 6 Series79,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 YSM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 89,628 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 89,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 89,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,079 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 80,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,836 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,623 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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D12 YSM is a 2006 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 79,211 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 D12 YSM, 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 20 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 D12 YSM registered?

D12 YSM is a 2006 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is D12 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 YSM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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