2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · JM12 DUG
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 112,522 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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JM12 DUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 112,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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JM12 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 (JM12 DUG) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
JM12 DUG Mileage History
- 02/04/202296,495 mi
- 02/04/202296,495 mi
- 18/04/2023107,133 mi+10,638 mi
- 26/06/2024112,522 mi+5,389 mi
- 26/06/2024112,522 mi
Average of roughly 7,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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