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AP08 SGX

2008 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,852 mi
Last recorded168,852 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SGX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 168,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 159,073 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 159,044 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 146,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 134,662 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 127,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 119,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,137 miles

Near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 93,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,305 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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AP08 SGX is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP08 SGX, 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.

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What year was AP08 SGX registered?

AP08 SGX is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is AP08 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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