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X6 GKO

2008 BMW X6

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

176,749 mi
Last recorded176,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 176,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 176,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 175,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 169,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2022 165,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 158,771 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 158,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 150,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 135,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 124,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 124,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

parking brake warning on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 116,956 miles

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

pad warning on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,948 miles

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

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

l/h/r tyre worn on inner edge

pad warning on

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 101,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

O/S/R tyre has cuts on the inner sidewall but not exposing cords

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 100,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,101 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 46,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GKO is a 2008 BMW X6 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X6 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

X6 GKO is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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