2008 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · B16 TBD
2008 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 65,470 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 TBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 65,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 TBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X6 (B16 TBD) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
B16 TBD Mileage History
- 05/02/202453,085 mi
- 05/02/202453,085 mi
- 07/02/202559,347 mi+6,262 mi
- 27/01/202665,470 mi+6,123 mi
- 29/01/202665,470 mi
Average of roughly 6,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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