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BMW X6

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X6 VDLMOT history

X6 VDL is a blue diesel BMW X6 first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,644 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 VDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X6
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 VDL was last recorded at 171,644 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,644 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,644 miles
  • 2024 – 149,949 miles
  • 2023 – 136,059 miles
  • 2022 – 129,966 miles
  • 2021 – 125,665 miles
  • 2020 – 120,060 miles
  • 2019 – 112,990 miles
  • 2018 – 104,692 miles
  • 2017 – 95,282 miles
  • 2016 – 86,601 miles
  • 2015 – 76,355 miles
  • 2014 – 67,727 miles
  • 2013 – 58,117 miles
  • 2012 – 47,985 miles
  • 2011 – 39,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,644 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,644 miles
    Test number
    846927579287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail171,644 miles (+41)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,644 miles
    Test number
    272684439955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail171,603 miles (+21,654)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,603 miles
    Test number
    909451479040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  4. Pass149,949 miles (+1,115)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    388323464764
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail148,834 miles (+12,775)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,834 miles
    Test number
    231067813979
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,059 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,059 miles
    Test number
    752769110718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail136,056 miles (+6,090)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,056 miles
    Test number
    202106283732
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,966 miles
    Test number
    907956547125
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail129,966 miles (+4,301)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,966 miles
    Test number
    523593298866
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass125,665 miles (+5,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,665 miles
    Test number
    535001537403
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass120,060 miles (+7,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    769386339301
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass112,990 miles (+8,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    112,990 miles
    Test number
    695673711463
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass104,692 miles (+9,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    757855240298
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,282 miles (+8,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    474587442597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass86,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    685247856173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail86,601 miles (+10,246)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    755880230844
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass76,355 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    485265675167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread getting low

  18. Fail76,355 miles (+8,628)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    945585075107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres tread getting low

  19. Pass67,727 miles (+9,610)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,727 miles
    Test number
    649524584153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass58,117 miles (+10,132)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,117 miles
    Test number
    755456883124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,985 miles (+8,965)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    258053992188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    245334361445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 VDL

Does X6 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 VDL is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X6 VDL?
The MOT on X6 VDL is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 VDL done?
X6 VDL was recorded at 171,644 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 9,209 miles a year.
Has X6 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 VDL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X6 VDL 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 VDL find?
X6 VDL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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