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RO09 YEL

2009 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,082 mi
Last recorded137,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 137,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 131,139 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 131,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,786 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to having no parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,190 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 118,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 106,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,141 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 95,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 57,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & advanced perishing of sidewall evident (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,494 miles

Centre Rear Unable to Test Seat Belt due to Rear Seat Folded Down

Nearside Rear Unable to Test Seat Belt due to Rear Seat Folded Down

Offside Front Puncture in Tyre

Offside Rear Unable to Test Seat Belt due to Rear Seat Folded Down

Pass 31 Jan 2015 38,687 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,369 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,894 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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RO09 YEL is a 2009 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO09 YEL, 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 RO09 YEL registered?

RO09 YEL is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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