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BP57 MYS

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MYS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 167,084 miles

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

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn/perished

advise : engine cover broken

Fail 21 May 2026 167,084 miles

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

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

advise : both front track control arm inner bushes slightly worn/perished

advise : engine cover broken

Pass 10 Jun 2025 157,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 157,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 148,677 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 148,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 148,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (not arm to front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 138,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Void Bush on forward arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Void Bush on forward arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 138,139 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Void Bush on forward arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Void Bush on forward arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 128,677 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 128,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on at time of test (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 118,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 118,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,826 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,776 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,521 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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BP57 MYS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP57 MYS, 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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BP57 MYS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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