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N31 LNV

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,062 mi
Last recorded162,062 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LNV
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 162,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 156,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 148,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,821 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,539 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 143,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 131,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 123,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 106,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 98,799 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 94,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has nail in sidewall

rear brakes getting low

Fail 18 May 2015 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has nail in sidewall

rear brakes getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2013 63,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,105 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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N31 LNV is a 2009 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N31 LNV, 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 N31 LNV registered?

N31 LNV is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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