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V17 ABY

2009 BMW X6

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,326 mi
Last recorded136,326 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 ABY
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 136,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Dec 2025 136,324 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2025 136,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2024 132,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2023 128,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 128,093 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))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s and o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,272 miles

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 111,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 111,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,338 miles

Offside Rear Has slight sidewall damage

Fail 29 Dec 2018 103,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Has slight sidewall damage

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Slight noise in steering

Fail 16 Jul 2016 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,892 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,466 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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V17 ABY is a 2009 BMW X6 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V17 ABY, 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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V17 ABY is a 2009 BMW X6, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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