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1998 RK

2012 BMW X6

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,761 mi
Last recorded44,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1998 RK
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 44,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 32,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section clamp corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 32,762 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section clamp corroded and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexy hose clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front height ride sensor rod seized and bent and out of shape

Nearside Rear height ride sensor rod seized and bent and out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,172 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,396 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 26,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 23,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 23,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,869 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 18,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and severe wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X6?

Based on 167,449 MOT tests across 17,998 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,403
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
17,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,029
coil spring broken 809
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 782
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1998 RK is a 2012 BMW X6 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 72,829 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1998 RK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X6 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1998 RK registered?

1998 RK is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is 1998 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1998 RK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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