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M31 FBR

2012 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 FBR
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 128,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 167,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,256 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 121,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 163,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping on floor but just within mot limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 109,777 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dripping on floor but just within mot limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,447 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 94,325 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 94,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 146,236 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 139,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,984 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre has had a puncture repair done

Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 113,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,445 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to perish and crack

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail on inner edge, non repairable

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to perish and crack

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,775 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,647 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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M31 FBR is a 2012 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 M31 FBR, 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 M31 FBR registered?

M31 FBR is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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