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SS59 STS

2009 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,372 mi
Last recorded130,372 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS59 STS
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 125,872 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,455 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 108,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 107,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 107,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords showing at time of test (edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,418 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower (front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 100,702 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,927 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,780 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 58,207 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,704 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SS59 STS is a 2009 BMW X6 in Red 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 SS59 STS, 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 SS59 STS registered?

SS59 STS is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is SS59 STS safe to buy?

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