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Y8 SFW

2016 BMW X6

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,395 mi
Last recorded94,395 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X652,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SFW
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 94,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 70,160 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,195 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,195 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,221 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 50,221 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,349 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 42,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2020 42,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 32,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 32,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y8 SFW is a 2016 BMW X6 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 52,015 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 Y8 SFW, 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 10 years old, this BMW X6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y8 SFW?

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What year was Y8 SFW registered?

Y8 SFW is a 2016 BMW X6, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is Y8 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 SFW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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