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BMW 6 Series

White · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

A12 YLNMOT history

A12 YLN is a white diesel BMW 6 Series first used on 17 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 74,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

A12 YLN white BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,211 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 YLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
17 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 YLN was last recorded at 74,211 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,210 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,211 miles
  • 2025 – 65,227 miles
  • 2024 – 56,082 miles
  • 2023 – 47,060 miles
  • 2022 – 35,578 miles
  • 2020 – 20,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,211 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,211 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,211 miles
    Test number
    782923477955
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail74,210 miles (+8,983)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    170495042242
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning fault on display (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass65,227 miles (+9,145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    917875135754
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass56,082 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,082 miles
    Test number
    851721451433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail56,069 miles (+9,009)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,069 miles
    Test number
    172598252982
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass47,060 miles (+11,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    479496796416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass35,578 miles (+14,835)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    35,578 miles
    Test number
    898947509535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    299382828849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 YLN

Does A12 YLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 YLN is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 YLN?
The MOT on A12 YLN is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 YLN done?
A12 YLN was recorded at 74,211 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 10,114 miles a year.
Has A12 YLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 YLN has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 YLN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 YLN find?
A12 YLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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