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VE12 ZBO

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

179,005 mi
Last recorded179,005 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZBO
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,005 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2024 174,127 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 168,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , front arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2021 159,275 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 153,801 miles

nsr tyre slight wear on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2019 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame bush alloy bracket bent

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,511 miles

under trays and engine covers

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit two cuts in tread down to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 747,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,858 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine cover & undertrays fitted

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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VE12 ZBO is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VE12 ZBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 ZBO registered?

VE12 ZBO is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is VE12 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 ZBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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