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SHW 4N

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,356 mi
Last recorded132,356 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHW 4N
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 132,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 123,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 120,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,764 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 109,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,743 miles

Slight wear on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,940 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover's fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,712 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 82,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 62,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2012 62,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SHW 4N is a 2009 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SHW 4N, 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 SHW 4N registered?

SHW 4N is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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