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W17 LSM

2011 BMW X6

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,716 mi
Last recorded111,716 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X674,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 LSM
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,834 miles

Offside Rear small cut in outer C.V gaiter

Pass 28 Nov 2023 107,038 miles

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff minnor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 107,038 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff minnor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 106,982 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both inop (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,798 miles

Windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,401 miles

Engine covers and under trays hide components

Headlamp washers not tested during inspection. The owners manual states that they operate under certain driving conditions.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,401 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays hide components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,737 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 93,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,385 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,538 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,889 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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W17 LSM is a 2011 BMW X6 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W17 LSM, 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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W17 LSM is a 2011 BMW X6, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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