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MT08 STX

2008 BMW X6

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 STX
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,958 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 141,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,662 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,544 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 136,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,167 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,165 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning sensor wire detached from pad & damaged

engine covers & under trays obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,303 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2019 126,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,926 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,924 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative device broken at nearside front (4.1.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent the inspection of certain items

Pass 29 Nov 2017 96,028 miles

rear pad sensor wire insecure

service light on

Fail 28 Nov 2017 96,006 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 315/35/r20/110w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear pad sensor wire insecure

service light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 81,054 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking through tread

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,307 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking through tread

brake pad wear light on

vehicle fitted with undertrays which hide components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to nearside rear disc

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,508 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,508 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 Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,479 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MT08 STX is a 2008 BMW X6 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MT08 STX, 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 MT08 STX registered?

MT08 STX is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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