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SM62 FYG

2012 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 FYG
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,316 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 135,316 miles

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,852 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,472 miles

TPMS lamp on

Fail 16 Dec 2022 111,472 miles

TPMS lamp on

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 100,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,619 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,603 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 54,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 45,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

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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SM62 FYG is a 2012 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM62 FYG, 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 SM62 FYG registered?

SM62 FYG is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SM62 FYG safe to buy?

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