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MX59 TNK

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,898 mi
Last recorded146,898 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 TNK
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 146,898 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 146,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 118,812 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,129 miles

Front Screen washers poor but sufficient fluid reaching screen.

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,681 miles

Car was too dirty to carried out inspection of some component underneath

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Car was too dirty to carried out inspection of some component underneath

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 50,731 miles

full underbody cover fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,731 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

full underbody cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,747 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 43,747 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,452 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge showing heavy wear.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge showing heavy wear.

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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MX59 TNK is a 2009 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MX59 TNK, 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 MX59 TNK registered?

MX59 TNK is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is MX59 TNK safe to buy?

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