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N3 LXN

2008 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,751 mi
Last recorded146,751 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LXN
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F LOWER (REAR) SUSPENSION ARM HAS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,215 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 115,133 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,019 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,418 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 101,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,067 miles

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

Offside Front backing plate deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,699 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake backing plate deteriorated

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,626 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,433 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)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil level over max

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,196 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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N3 LXN is a 2008 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N3 LXN, 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 N3 LXN registered?

N3 LXN is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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