2016 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · WF66 VOA

The 2016 BMW X6 presents a stable and currently clean roadworthiness status. The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 August 2025 at 157,269 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the previous two years of testing. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, as the vehicle moved from a pattern of recurring minor advisories between 2022 and 2023 to consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025. The tester flagged no issues whatsoever in the latest inspection, suggesting any previously noted defects have been addressed. The mileage accumulation is notably high for a vehicle of this age. At 157,269 miles over approximately ten years, the annual average sits around 15,727 miles per year, which is well above the typical UK average. The record shows consistent yearly intervals between tests, with no alarming gaps in the MOT history. The vehicle covered roughly 15,000 miles annually between the September 2022 test at 113,250 miles and the August 2025 test at 157,269 miles. This steady and high usage pattern implies prolonged motorway or long-distance driving, which places sustained stress on consumable components, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts despite the recent clean bill of health. A recurring theme across the 2022 and 2023 tests was the nearside front shock absorber exhibiting a light misting of oil. This advisory appeared in both the September 2022 pass and the September 2023 failure, indicating the unit was seeping fluid for at least twelve months before the clean 2024 and 2025 results. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside front damper for fresh oil misting, deterioration of the dust cover, and play in the top mount. The front suspension lower arms and track rod ends also warrant close inspection given the vehicle's high mileage and the historical shock absorber wear. Tyre condition has been a recurring advisory point. The nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit in September 2023, and the offside front tyre carried a cut advisory in September 2022. Failing twice on tyre-related items within a twelve-month window suggests basic upkeep may have been deferred during that period. Any prospective buyer should carefully examine all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, sidewall damage, and remaining tread depth, while also checking the inner wings, sills, and subframes for corrosion given the vehicle's age and high mileage.