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BU08 MGE

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,156 mi
Last recorded210,156 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MGE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 210,156 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both side

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 206,356 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 206,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 192,533 miles

Battery low

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 183,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 27 Jun 2022 183,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 Jun 2022 183,124 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 174,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 144,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 116,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 104,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 92,051 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,331 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 46,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BU08 MGE is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU08 MGE, 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 BU08 MGE registered?

BU08 MGE is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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