2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · N99 KSX
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 172,833 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,833 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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N99 KSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 172,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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N99 KSX 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 (N99 KSX) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
N99 KSX Mileage History
- 27/02/2023137,079 mi
- 14/02/2024145,239 mi+8,160 mi
- 12/02/2025159,685 mi+14,446 mi
- 13/04/2026172,833 mi+13,148 mi
- 13/04/2026172,833 mi
Average of roughly 11,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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