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R3 NWD

2008 BMW X6

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NWD
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 97,316 miles

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

both lenses opaque

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,430 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 90,430 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 81,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,160 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,053 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 59,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,855 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 48,257 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 48,257 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2013 35,090 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2012 29,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,923 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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R3 NWD is a 2008 BMW X6 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R3 NWD, 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 R3 NWD registered?

R3 NWD is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 18 October 2008.

Is R3 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 NWD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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