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SO08 GBX

2008 BMW X6

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,951 mi
Last recorded81,951 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GBX
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 81,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bendy arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 80,027 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 64,195 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 58,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

small stonechip to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 29,459 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,165 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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SO08 GBX is a 2008 BMW X6 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO08 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO08 GBX registered?

SO08 GBX is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SO08 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 GBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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