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SW62 OWK

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,479 mi
Last recorded179,479 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OWK
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 179,479 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2025 179,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 166,616 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 166,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 151,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,778 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2020 93,251 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,208 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,632 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,071 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,502 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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SW62 OWK is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW62 OWK, 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 SW62 OWK registered?

SW62 OWK is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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