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YH12 XPD

2012 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X672,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XPD
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 96,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 96,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 96,262 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm TODAY (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in plastic, oil leak between gearbox & engine

Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,356 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 77,275 miles

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

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,384 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 56,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 54,365 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 54,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,008 miles

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

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

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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YH12 XPD is a 2012 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH12 XPD, 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 YH12 XPD registered?

YH12 XPD is a 2012 BMW X6, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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