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Y555 TRV

2008 BMW X6

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,319 mi
Last recorded133,319 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 TRV
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 133,319 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 133,281 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive suspected suspension fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 128,690 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,690 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,904 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 121,416 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,419 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 111,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 95,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2018 95,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,074 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,003 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,792 miles

service due

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

rear diff leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 76,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

rear diff leak

service due

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,547 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,368 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 42,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,109 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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Y555 TRV is a 2008 BMW X6 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y555 TRV, 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 Y555 TRV registered?

Y555 TRV is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is Y555 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y555 TRV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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