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AB55 RLB

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,176 mi
Last recorded99,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 RLB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,176 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,492 miles

Advise Full Under Body Panels Fitted Not Allowing Inspection Of Testable Items

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,837 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 91,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,763 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 81,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,262 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,056 miles

plastic under trays fitted & sill cover's

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,918 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,231 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,138 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,320 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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AB55 RLB is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB55 RLB, 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 AB55 RLB registered?

AB55 RLB is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is AB55 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 RLB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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