2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · XM06 BMW
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 183,227 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XM06 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 183,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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XM06 BMW 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 (XM06 BMW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
XM06 BMW Mileage History
- 10/05/2023146,612 mi
- 20/05/2024161,459 mi+14,847 mi
- 29/05/2024161,461 mi+2 mi
- 20/05/2025174,722 mi+13,261 mi
- 26/05/2026183,227 mi+8,505 mi
Average of roughly 12,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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