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B16 TBD

2008 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TBD
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 65,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,085 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 53,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,910 miles

Nearside washer jet partly blocked but still provides water

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,324 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, nsr ,osr, osf tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,151 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 49,150 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust earth strap broken

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2014 33,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust earth strap broken

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust earth strap broken

Fail 3 Sep 2013 28,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,114 miles

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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B16 TBD is a 2008 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B16 TBD, 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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B16 TBD is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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