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DGZ 6501

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 6501
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 104,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 100,898 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 97,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 93,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Close to being considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR Inner pad close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Adaptive anti roll bar oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under bonnet and full length under body protective trays obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,000 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under bonnet and full length under body protective trays obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,478 miles

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

Under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake & fuel pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 77,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,511 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre underinflated

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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DGZ 6501 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGZ 6501, 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 DGZ 6501 registered?

DGZ 6501 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is DGZ 6501 safe to buy?

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