2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · YK62 WTG

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 3 December 2025 at 92,592 miles, but the test flagged two critical issues: front brake pads wearing thin and a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot. These are not minor advisories—they signal active degradation that requires immediate attention. The maintenance trend is worsening, not improving, as the same front axle components have shown progressive failure over the last two tests, indicating deferred or incomplete repairs. Mileage accumulation is consistent with average annual use for a 14-year-old vehicle—roughly 6,600 miles per year. The gap between the March 2024 and December 2025 tests is unusually long at 21 months, which may suggest reduced usage or a lapse in scheduled servicing. The jump from 62,223 miles in January 2022 to 72,707 miles in March 2023 (just over 10,000 miles in 14 months) is also notable, hinting at a period of heavier use before the tyre and mirror failures occurred. No major structural or emissions issues have been recorded beyond these localized component failures. A buyer must inspect the front brake system thoroughly—both pads and discs—since the pads are already at the limit and the discs may be worn or scored. The deteriorated CV boot will have allowed grease loss and contamination into the joint; this is not a slow failure, and the drive shaft could seize or fail catastrophically without replacement. The tyres were near legal limit in early 2023, so current tread depth must be verified, and wheel alignment checked for uneven wear patterns. The windscreen crack from 2024 should be assessed for propagation, and the oil leak location traced to determine if it’s a gasket, seal, or more serious engine issue. There is no record of corrosion or structural damage, but underbody inspection is still advised given the vehicle’s age and potential exposure to winter road conditions.