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Y80 NKA

2008 BMW X6

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,213 mi
Last recorded172,213 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 NKA
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 172,213 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 172,213 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 162,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 153,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 152,875 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 151,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 130,287 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,859 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,661 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 85,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,822 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 79,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,064 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,956 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,600 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y80 NKA is a 2008 BMW X6 in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y80 NKA, 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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Y80 NKA is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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