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5 SXW

2008 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,881 mi
Last recorded81,881 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SXW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,881 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,502 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 78,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 78,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,226 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 69,226 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,432 miles

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,319 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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5 SXW is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 81,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 SXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 SXW registered?

5 SXW is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is 5 SXW safe to buy?

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