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AK12 VWE

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,407 mi
Last recorded170,407 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VWE
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 170,407 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 163,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 163,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens is broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 154,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 144,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested. rear seats folded with heavy items on top

Fail 27 Nov 2020 144,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested. rear seats folded with heavy items on top

Pass 17 Jun 2019 130,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,578 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,356 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder and worn below 3mm in places

Pass 18 May 2016 79,461 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre low tread on outer edge meets mot requirements

osf tyre has 2 large cuts in tread one of which is almost 25mm in length and reaches the cords,but meets mot requirements at present

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,885 miles

nsf tyre low tread on outer edge meets mot requirements

osf tyre has 2 large cuts in tread one of which is almost 25mm in length and reaches the cords,but meets mot requirements at present

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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AK12 VWE is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK12 VWE, 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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AK12 VWE is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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