2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · AS12 WAD
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 113,671 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS12 WAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 113,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS12 WAD 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 (AS12 WAD) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”.
AS12 WAD Mileage History
- 09/02/2023106,291 mi
- 13/03/2024108,950 mi+2,659 mi
- 28/04/2025112,121 mi+3,171 mi
- 29/04/2026113,669 mi+1,548 mi
- 01/05/2026113,671 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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