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SW61 LKL

2011 BMW X6

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,715 mi
Last recorded159,715 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X674,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 LKL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 159,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 156,656 miles

engine cover undertrays sill covers

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,033 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 150,033 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front under tray fitted

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 129,267 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2022 129,259 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,898 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 113,321 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

tyre pressure monitoring system inoperstive

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,693 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,978 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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SW61 LKL is a 2011 BMW X6 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 74,711 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 SW61 LKL, 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 15 years old, this BMW X6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW61 LKL is a 2011 BMW X6, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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