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BL08 TWW

2008 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 TWW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 139,131 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 134,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 122,565 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 122,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak BAD COOLANT LEAK ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 113,493 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak BAD COOLANT LEAK ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 106,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 101,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,577 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 85,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,904 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 69,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BL08 TWW is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL08 TWW, 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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BL08 TWW is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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