2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · AU12 XMD
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,461 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU12 XMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 110,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU12 XMD 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 (AU12 XMD) between June 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
AU12 XMD Mileage History
- 07/06/202257,076 mi
- 10/06/202367,242 mi+10,166 mi
- 04/06/202485,750 mi+18,508 mi
- 12/08/2025100,195 mi+14,445 mi
- 13/08/2026110,461 mi+10,266 mi
Average of roughly 12,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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