2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · DP54 DUG
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 136,687 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP54 DUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 136,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP54 DUG 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 (DP54 DUG) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clip missing (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DP54 DUG Mileage History
- 12/04/202393,044 mi
- 23/04/2024110,749 mi+17,705 mi
- 25/04/2024110,781 mi+32 mi
- 14/10/2025136,610 mi+25,829 mi
- 20/10/2025136,687 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 17,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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