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X6 EFE

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,452 mi
Last recorded127,452 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 EFE
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 124,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 121,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,156 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 116,136 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,610 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 67,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,518 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 44,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 36,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,409 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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X6 EFE is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X6 EFE, 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 X6 EFE registered?

X6 EFE is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is X6 EFE safe to buy?

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