BMW X6
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,996 cc
X6 XABMOT history
X6 XAB is a black diesel BMW X6 first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 163,519 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X6 XAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X6
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X6 XAB was last recorded at 163,519 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,457 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,062 miles
- Average per year
- 8,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,519 miles
- 2025 – 162,457 miles
- 2024 – 162,352 miles
- 2023 – 162,156 miles
- 2022 – 150,032 miles
- 2021 – 144,395 miles
- 2020 – 138,028 miles
- 2019 – 132,137 miles
- 2018 – 122,966 miles
- 2017 – 112,705 miles
- 2016 – 99,687 miles
- 2015 – 87,684 miles
- 2014 – 80,884 miles
- 2013 – 63,200 miles
- 2012 – 49,292 miles
- 2011 – 34,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,519 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315-35-20
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,519 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 163,519 miles
- Test number
- 834321478901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,457 miles (+105)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 162,457 miles
- Test number
- 986785069594
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,352 miles (+196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 162,352 miles
- Test number
- 191425266271
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,156 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 162,156 miles
- Test number
- 656228999376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,153 miles (+12,121)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,153 miles
- Test number
- 658703207950
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users enigine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass150,032 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 150,032 miles
- Test number
- 377809565857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,031 miles (+5,636)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,031 miles
- Test number
- 512447082230
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315-35-20 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,395 miles (+6,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 144,395 miles
- Test number
- 939922559351
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,028 miles (+5,891)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 138,028 miles
- Test number
- 835180430549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,137 miles (+9,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 132,137 miles
- Test number
- 766206417513
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass122,966 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 122,966 miles
- Test number
- 179562149648
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail122,966 miles (+10,261)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,966 miles
- Test number
- 137001877507
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass112,705 miles (+13,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,705 miles
- Test number
- 970126586691
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass99,687 miles (+12,003)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 99,687 miles
- Test number
- 213933389375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,684 miles (+6,800)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 87,684 miles
- Test number
- 765917975130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,884 miles (+17,684)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,884 miles
- Test number
- 885022124398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,200 miles (+13,908)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 63,200 miles
- Test number
- 227751403388
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,292 miles (+14,331)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,292 miles
- Test number
- 388435232440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside 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)
Pass34,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,961 miles
- Test number
- 206528601222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X6 XAB
- Does X6 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 XAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X6 XAB?
- The MOT on X6 XAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X6 XAB done?
- X6 XAB was recorded at 163,519 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
- Has X6 XAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X6 XAB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on X6 XAB 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 XAB find?
- X6 XAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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