2011 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · BU57 GSS
2011 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2011. Recorded mileage 143,051 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU57 GSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 143,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU57 GSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW X6 (BU57 GSS) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU57 GSS Mileage History
- 13/05/2022112,835 mi
- 13/05/2023121,260 mi+8,425 mi
- 07/05/2024129,011 mi+7,751 mi
- 09/05/2024129,012 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2025143,051 mi+14,039 mi
Average of roughly 10,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X6 (E71)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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