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SM12 BGX

2012 BMW X6

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 97,042 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 96,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,472 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch lose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch lose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,752 miles

Front Tyre treads 3mm

Fail 2 May 2019 85,749 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre treads 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,820 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 72,820 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,923 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 53,922 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

front windscreen wipers slight smear

oil level high

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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SM12 BGX is a 2012 BMW X6 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM12 BGX, 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 SM12 BGX registered?

SM12 BGX is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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