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OV09 ZGX

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 ZGX
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 135,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,214 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,124 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater illuminates but weak

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,123 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plays excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged as it has a huge nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front side repeater illuminates but weak

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 105,090 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 97,880 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2020 97,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,508 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 80,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside track control arms (2.4.G.2)

oily residue on engine

Pass 24 May 2016 72,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,990 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,973 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 41,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,294 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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OV09 ZGX 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 OV09 ZGX, 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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OV09 ZGX is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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