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BIL 159

2009 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 159
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 133,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 110,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,944 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

osr tyre cracking and worn inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn smooth on outer edges and starting to crack

osr tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 43,190 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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BIL 159 is a 2009 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 78,335 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 BIL 159, 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 17 years old, this BMW X6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIL 159 registered?

BIL 159 is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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