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VN62 VYC

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,010 mi
Last recorded157,010 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 VYC
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 157,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,667 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 123,340 miles

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Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,997 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,995 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative N/S and O/S front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,930 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative o/s & n/s (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 86,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,038 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 71,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,990 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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VN62 VYC is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN62 VYC, 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 VN62 VYC registered?

VN62 VYC is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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