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RY08 UKL

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

330,950 mi
Last recorded330,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UKL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 330,950 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 330,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 198,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 193,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 188,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 174,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,843 miles

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

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

slight play found at both rear wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2020 155,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,115 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 146,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,410 miles

Bonnet safety catch slightly damaged

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear ball joint worn to limit (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear and nearside front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,095 miles

All tyres feathering on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,481 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,923 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,065 miles

front tyres worn just above wear indicators

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,340 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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RY08 UKL is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY08 UKL, 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 RY08 UKL registered?

RY08 UKL is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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