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R14 YLR

2008 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 YLR
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 132,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged but no effect on light

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

number plates changed before test

Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 104,072 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 104,033 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,640 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,628 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 68,628 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,682 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,255 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,114 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 20,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,737 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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R14 YLR is a 2008 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R14 YLR, 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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R14 YLR is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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