2011 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · KEV 53V
2011 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 164,492 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KEV 53V Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 164,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KEV 53V 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 (KEV 53V) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KEV 53V Mileage History
- 05/03/2022158,315 mi
- 28/03/2023159,051 mi+736 mi
- 31/05/2024161,602 mi+2,551 mi
- 28/07/2025164,488 mi+2,886 mi
- 28/07/2025164,492 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X6 (E71)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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