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B5 GLG

2012 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GLG
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,076 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 124,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 117,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,923 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,604 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,483 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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B5 GLG is a 2012 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 GLG, 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 B5 GLG registered?

B5 GLG is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is B5 GLG safe to buy?

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