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A18 VCH

2011 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW X674,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VCH
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 128,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 125,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 125,055 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 121,214 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 117,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and perished 315 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished 275 40 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 109,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 105,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 93,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,319 miles

calibrated equipment cannot be used to test electric park brake

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside front and offside front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm, also [both] have uneven tread wear

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,038 miles

brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

calibrated equipment can not be used to test electric park brake

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,976 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X6?

Based on 167,449 MOT tests across 17,998 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,403
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
17,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,029
coil spring broken 809
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 782
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A18 VCH is a 2011 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 74,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 VCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X6 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 VCH registered?

A18 VCH is a 2011 BMW X6, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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