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X16 SSS

2012 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 SSS
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 107,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,174 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 97,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 87,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front back plate loose

Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front back plate loose

Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,136 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 76,955 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 28 Mar 2022 68,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 26 Mar 2022 68,918 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))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 59,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 54,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,665 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,660 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,262 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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X16 SSS is a 2012 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X16 SSS, 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 X16 SSS registered?

X16 SSS is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is X16 SSS safe to buy?

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