2008 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · X25 RAF
2008 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 125,991 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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X25 RAF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 125,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X25 RAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X6 (X25 RAF) between December 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
X25 RAF Mileage History
- 05/12/2022121,245 mi
- 02/05/2024124,902 mi+3,657 mi
- 12/06/2025125,991 mi+1,089 mi
Average of roughly 1,884 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X6 (E71)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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