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LM59 ETU

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,879 mi
Last recorded163,879 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 163,879 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 150,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 146,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,496 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 139,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,073 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 114,263 miles

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

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

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,101 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres worn on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and O/S/R tyres worn on edges

Brake pad warning light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,714 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front tyre outer edge worn

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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LM59 ETU is a 2009 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM59 ETU, 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 LM59 ETU registered?

LM59 ETU is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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