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WL12 PYV

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

239,434 mi
Last recorded239,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 PYV
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 239,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 239,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Mar 2025 143,666 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2024 140,013 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 139,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,249 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 137,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald inner and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 131,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing missing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2021 131,284 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing missing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,079 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,174 miles

n/s front tyre kerb damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2018 94,405 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated control button insecure/broken (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both fronts (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front wipers weak/smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2017 81,103 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,015 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 56,327 miles

engine covers/undertrays

Pass 30 May 2015 36,813 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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WL12 PYV is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WL12 PYV, 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 WL12 PYV registered?

WL12 PYV is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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