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GM56 OWL

2015 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X658,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM56 OWL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 104,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 104,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,892 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 102,718 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed the current condition of this tyre far exceeds dangerous and therefore would advise extreme caution if removing from test centre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,571 miles

3d number plates fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder relocated from halfway up windscreen to lower corner out of drivers view through the swept area ()

Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,571 miles

3d number plates fitted

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative insufficient fluid in washer reservoir (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder relocated from halfway up windscreen to lower corner out of drivers view through the swept area ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,083 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,749 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,910 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 67,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 52,881 miles

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

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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GM56 OWL is a 2015 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2015 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 58,187 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 GM56 OWL, 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 11 years old, this BMW X6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM56 OWL registered?

GM56 OWL is a 2015 BMW X6, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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