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A12 CWX

2008 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,558 mi
Last recorded205,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 CWX
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 205,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 205,556 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 193,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 181,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 165,390 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 165,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 148,648 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 148,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 140,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,097 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 134,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,388 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,748 miles

all four tyres wearing stepped on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,639 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slighty worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,550 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,284 miles

Both front tyres wearing down inner and outer edges, possibly under inflated??

Both rear tyres worn down inner edges

Offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

How Reliable is the BMW X6?

Based on 167,449 MOT tests across 17,998 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,403
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
17,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,029
coil spring broken 809
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 782
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A12 CWX is a 2008 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 CWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X6 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 CWX registered?

A12 CWX is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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