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R17 SBR

2009 BMW X6

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SBR
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 118,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,004 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 93,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,659 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

no emissions reading detected

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,641 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,420 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 22,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to wear bars

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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R17 SBR is a 2009 BMW X6 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R17 SBR, 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 R17 SBR registered?

R17 SBR is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is R17 SBR safe to buy?

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