2018 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · EY68 AEA

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent test in November 2024 at 89,515 miles passed, it followed a failure just day prior due to a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and a worn nearside rear tyre. The fact that the shock was replaced immediately after the failure suggests the owner addresses mechanical faults only when compelled by the MOT tester, rather than performing preventative inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between November 2021 at 45,110 miles and November 2024 at 89,515 miles, the car covered 44,000 miles, indicating a steady usage pattern. The two-year gap of clean passes between 2022 and 2023 shows a period of stable upkeep where the vehicle remained in good condition before the recent mechanical issues surfaced in late 2024. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension geometry during a physical inspection. The failure of shock absorbers and recurring wear patterns on tyres—noted in 2021 and 2024—suggest potential issues with alignment or worn suspension bushes that are causing uneven tyre degradation. You should inspect the remaining dampers for signs of weeping and check the current tyre set for irregular wear that would indicate tracking faults. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the brake components and control-arm bushings is also necessary to ensure that the reactive maintenance trend has not allowed deeper mechanical wear to go unnoticed.