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AP09 SMP

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 SMP
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 147,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 147,503 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2023 126,566 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 125,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,156 miles

Nearside Front damage to sidewall of tyre

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damage to sidewall of tyre

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,599 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 83,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking anti roll bar hydraulic unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,714 miles

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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AP09 SMP is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP09 SMP, 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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AP09 SMP is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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