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SD08 YYP

2008 BMW X6

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YYP
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,131 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 131,310 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 125,690 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre outer sidewall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSR fog lamp lens cracked, no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR service brake slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak visible on underside of engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 125,686 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Earth strap for rear differential heavily deteriorated to the extent that only connectors remain. (4.11 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre outer sidewall slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSR fog lamp lens cracked, no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR service brake slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak visible on underside of engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 118,380 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 118,380 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 108,428 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 108,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 92,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,499 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,697 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,829 miles

Minor cracks on front registration plate

N/S/F outer tyre edge bald

Nail in front tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,150 miles

Front backing plates loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre no tread inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,920 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front backing plates loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre no tread inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,297 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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SD08 YYP is a 2008 BMW X6 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD08 YYP, 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 SD08 YYP registered?

SD08 YYP is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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