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VIG 4397

2008 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,647 mi
Last recorded114,647 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 4397
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 114,643 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,468 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 99,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,564 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

parking brake switch cover broken

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 78,341 miles

N/s washer jet poor.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,576 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads very low.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,367 miles

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,366 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,902 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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VIG 4397 is a 2008 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VIG 4397, 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 VIG 4397 registered?

VIG 4397 is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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