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B18 SPT

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,122 mi
Last recorded137,122 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SPT
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 137,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 132,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 121,293 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes - N/S is almost excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on shock absorber mounted arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn/out of shape inner tread

Pass 17 May 2022 109,894 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake reaction arm bushes weak

Pass 26 May 2021 100,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,964 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,571 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,022 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,793 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 16,709 miles

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

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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B18 SPT is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 SPT, 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 B18 SPT registered?

B18 SPT is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is B18 SPT safe to buy?

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