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AL12 SMD

2016 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,308 mi
Last recorded49,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X652,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 SMD
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 44,587 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,906 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 12,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AL12 SMD is a 2016 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,015 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 AL12 SMD, 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 10 years old, this BMW X6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL12 SMD registered?

AL12 SMD is a 2016 BMW X6, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AL12 SMD safe to buy?

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