2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · 48 LC
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 129,473 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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48 LC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 129,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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48 LC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X6 (48 LC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
48 LC Mileage History
- 12/03/2024115,714 mi
- 10/03/2025122,072 mi+6,358 mi
- 11/03/2025122,074 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/2026129,472 mi+7,398 mi
- 12/03/2026129,473 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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