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EMZ 8954

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 8954
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 155,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 147,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,675 miles

Central Front Creaking noise coming from front subframe above belly pan advise further inspection

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle lower front arm bushes worn (both sides of the vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2023 134,578 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also is worn on the inner edge & has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also is worn on the inner edge & has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Creaking noise coming from front subframe above belly pan advise further inspection

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle lower front arm bushes worn (both sides of the vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2022 122,000 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,574 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 96,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,801 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,273 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,273 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,083 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,115 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,039 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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EMZ 8954 is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EMZ 8954, 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 EMZ 8954 registered?

EMZ 8954 is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is EMZ 8954 safe to buy?

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