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S222 PLA

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,497 mi
Last recorded128,497 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 PLA
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,497 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,047 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,875 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 117,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,683 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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S222 PLA is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S222 PLA, 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 S222 PLA registered?

S222 PLA is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is S222 PLA safe to buy?

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