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BMW X1

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

6 MCMMOT history

6 MCM is a silver diesel BMW X1 first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

6 MCM silver BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,905 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 MCM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 MCM was last recorded at 58,905 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,687 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,218 miles
Average per year
3,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,905 miles
  • 2024 – 55,687 miles
  • 2023 – 52,601 miles
  • 2022 – 49,198 miles
  • 2021 – 46,200 miles
  • 2020 – 43,202 miles
  • 2019 – 39,718 miles
  • 2018 – 35,792 miles
  • 2017 – 31,022 miles
  • 2016 – 26,118 miles
  • 2015 – 21,380 miles
  • 2014 – 14,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,905 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front exhaust clamp deteriorated and has hairline crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Signs of oil leak on undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,905 miles (+3,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,905 miles
    Test number
    165952118264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass55,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    515318275083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,687 miles (+3,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,687 miles
    Test number
    246014901803
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass52,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    939086823233
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail52,601 miles (+3,403)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    121243108730
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass49,198 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    231653057657
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated and has hairline crack
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak on undertray
  7. Fail49,195 miles (+2,995)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    852478298414
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp deteriorated and has hairline crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak on undertray
  8. Pass46,200 miles (+2,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    658020240483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    521309591151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail43,202 miles (+3,484)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,202 miles
    Test number
    567486421719
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass39,718 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    440673400396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,792 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    657404884224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection
  13. Fail35,783 miles (+4,761)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,783 miles
    Test number
    440380438444
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection
  14. Pass31,022 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    158754864893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass26,118 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    928623627955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,380 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,380 miles
    Test number
    789237401335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,851 miles
    Test number
    709318414306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 MCM

What vehicle is registration 6 MCM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 MCM on a silver diesel BMW X1 first used on 17 Nov 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6 MCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 MCM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 6 MCM?
The MOT on 6 MCM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 MCM done?
6 MCM was recorded at 58,905 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,999 miles a year.
Has 6 MCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 MCM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 6 MCM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 6 MCM find?
6 MCM passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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