2011 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · FAT 56
2011 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 45,812 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FAT 56 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 45,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FAT 56 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 (FAT 56) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.
FAT 56 Mileage History
- 18/03/202439,430 mi
- 17/03/202543,545 mi+4,115 mi
- 18/03/202543,545 mi
- 05/03/202645,810 mi+2,265 mi
- 12/03/202645,812 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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