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X6 FHD

2008 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 FHD
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 140,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 138,177 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 135,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 119,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,539 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,692 miles

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

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

Offside number plate light flickering

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of oil leak on gearbox and from engine

Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of oil leak on gearbox and from engine

Pass 11 May 2013 55,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 May 2012 44,867 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 44,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,227 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 FHD is a 2008 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

X6 FHD is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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