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M121 EED

2009 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,169 mi
Last recorded147,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 EED
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 147,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine covers fitted

nsf cv boot pinhole

slight play in nsr link

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 117,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,306 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf front arm inner bushes have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower both brake hose ferrules have some corrosion,advise

Rear Lower no emissions detected,advise

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting close to limit and inner edges worn,advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf front arm inner bushes have some play,advise (2.4.G.2)

Front both inner rack ends have some play,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower both brake hose ferrules have some corrosion,advise

Rear Lower no emissions detected,advise

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres getting close to limit and inner edges worn,advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,686 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 88,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower/straight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper/rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower/straight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,391 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 74,102 miles

Correctly spaced registration plates were fitted at the time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,102 miles

Correctly spaced registration plates were fitted at the time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,252 miles

Correctly spaced number plates were fitted at the time of test

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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M121 EED is a 2009 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M121 EED, 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 M121 EED registered?

M121 EED is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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