2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · AR08 FAY
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 103,340 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR08 FAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 103,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR08 FAY 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 (AR08 FAY) between January 2024 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AR08 FAY Mileage History
- 11/01/202485,063 mi
- 23/01/202593,237 mi+8,174 mi
- 26/01/2026100,595 mi+7,358 mi
- 29/10/2026103,388 mi+2,793 mi
- 02/11/2026103,340 mi-48 mi
Average of roughly 6,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Air SuspensionSerious
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