2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · MCH 863D
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 96,354 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MCH 863D Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 96,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MCH 863D 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 (MCH 863D) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MCH 863D Mileage History
- 28/04/202376,557 mi
- 08/05/202483,371 mi+6,814 mi
- 16/05/202590,012 mi+6,641 mi
- 23/05/202590,081 mi+69 mi
- 15/05/202696,354 mi+6,273 mi
Average of roughly 6,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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