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X6 YDL

2008 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,382 mi
Last recorded81,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 YDL
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ft arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,361 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 64,367 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 77,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,752 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 70,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,063 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,337 miles

handbrake only just meets mot standard

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,829 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 51,362 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,613 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 15,911 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 15,911 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 YDL is a 2008 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL registered?

X6 YDL is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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