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J50 GFT

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

165,477 mi
Last recorded165,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GFT
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 165,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 162,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 160,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 157,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 153,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 123,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,520 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

some cuts in rear tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,737 miles

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

low emissions-smoke meter not detecting

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,187 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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J50 GFT is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J50 GFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J50 GFT registered?

J50 GFT is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is J50 GFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 GFT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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