2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · BYZ 1539
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 142,169 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BYZ 1539 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 142,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BYZ 1539 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X6 (BYZ 1539) between October 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (8 issues), Suspension (2 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: “Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BYZ 1539 Mileage History
- 21/10/201542,011 mi
- 11/11/201651,826 mi+9,815 mi
- 14/12/201759,929 mi+8,103 mi
- 27/12/201870,220 mi+10,291 mi
- 28/12/201870,220 mi
- 20/05/202078,836 mi+8,616 mi
- 30/07/202182,406 mi+3,570 mi
- 25/07/202286,224 mi+3,818 mi
- 21/07/2023102,291 mi+16,067 mi
- 12/07/2024113,561 mi+11,270 mi
- 09/07/2025126,701 mi+13,140 mi
- 22/07/2026142,169 mi+15,468 mi
Average of roughly 9,315 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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