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SF59 PVL

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,001 mi
Last recorded182,001 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 PVL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 182,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 182,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 178,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 178,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 169,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,964 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 161,964 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 171,698 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,222 miles

front windscreen is cracked along bottom

Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,396 miles

plastic cover on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,811 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,401 miles

Both front tyres showing heavy wear on outisde edges

Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,401 miles

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

Both front tyres showing heavy wear on outisde edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,334 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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SF59 PVL 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 SF59 PVL, 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 SF59 PVL registered?

SF59 PVL is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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