2013 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · SH13 EKL
2013 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2013. Recorded mileage 123,477 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,477 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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SH13 EKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 123,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 EKL 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 2013 BMW X6 (SH13 EKL) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SH13 EKL Mileage History
- 14/01/202291,405 mi
- 12/01/2023102,293 mi+10,888 mi
- 05/01/2024113,676 mi+11,383 mi
- 08/01/2024113,676 mi
- 21/01/2025123,477 mi+9,801 mi
Average of roughly 10,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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