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BMW X6

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X6 BDNMOT history

X6 BDN is a grey diesel BMW X6 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,626 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X6
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 BDN was last recorded at 147,626 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,345 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,281 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,626 miles
  • 2025 – 144,345 miles
  • 2024 – 140,001 miles
  • 2023 – 135,107 miles
  • 2022 – 129,881 miles
  • 2020 – 123,618 miles
  • 2019 – 120,412 miles
  • 2018 – 115,106 miles
  • 2017 – 106,505 miles
  • 2015 – 86,451 miles
  • 2014 – 74,770 miles
  • 2013 – 59,384 miles
  • 2012 – 47,153 miles
  • 2011 – 36,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,626 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,626 miles (+3,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,626 miles
    Test number
    962128727592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,345 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,345 miles
    Test number
    476311571551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,273 miles (+4,272)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    204992184106
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass140,001 miles (+4,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    970543236036
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    313010561956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,107 miles (+5,226)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,107 miles
    Test number
    887298898946
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,881 miles (+170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,881 miles
    Test number
    363839077820
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,711 miles (+6,093)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,711 miles
    Test number
    433470908305
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,618 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,618 miles
    Test number
    303282459916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,617 miles (+3,205)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    838529259429
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass120,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    411761255134
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,412 miles (+5,306)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    793334383733
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass115,106 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    811574882734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,505 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,505 miles
    Test number
    480657732220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail106,499 miles (+9,452)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,499 miles
    Test number
    433880790550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass97,047 miles (+10,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    249310918214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,451 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    432035107205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,770 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    506006054336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,965 miles (+8,581)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    705221204139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteExhaust emissions below 0% unable to register on smoke machine
    • NoteFull under body covers obscuring all underside of vehicle unable to cary out full inspection

  20. Pass59,384 miles (+12,231)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    877057983048
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFull under body covers obscruing all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

  21. Pass47,153 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    679692302174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,924 miles
    Test number
    419461411180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X6 BDN

Does X6 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 BDN is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 BDN?
The MOT on X6 BDN is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 BDN done?
X6 BDN was recorded at 147,626 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has X6 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 BDN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X6 BDN 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 X6 BDN find?
X6 BDN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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