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X6 YLK

2009 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

271,496 mi
Last recorded271,496 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X678,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 271,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 May 2026 271,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2025 258,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 233,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 137,239 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 137,238 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch is faulty (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2021 108,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged and has cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2020 105,231 miles

Front Slight damage to registration plate

Fail 9 Jan 2020 105,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Front Slight damage to registration plate

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,819 miles

Front tyres wear inner edge / wheel alignment

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Edge

Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,543 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,316 miles

Both outer sills and under front of vehicle covered.

Both rear and N/S front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,228 miles

Both outersill and under vehicle heavily covered.

Low emitter - no emissions paperwork.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,226 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both outersill and under vehicle heavily covered.

Low emitter - no emissions paperwork.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,678 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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X6 YLK is a 2009 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X6 YLK, 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 X6 YLK registered?

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

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