2008 BMW X6 · 1,864 MOT tests
2008 BMW X6 reliability
2008 BMW X6s fail 26% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 X6 years (1,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- 26%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X6s: 15.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 122,330
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,864
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 BMW X6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.2%
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Brakes4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.15%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.56%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.25%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.17%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.18%)
Other years
Every BMW X6 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 BMW X6 reliable?
2008 BMW X6s fail 26% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 X6 years (1,864 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 BMW X6 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.7% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.15% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 BMW X6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 BMW X6 shows 122,330 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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