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EX08 WYS

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,031 mi
Last recorded156,031 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 WYS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 156,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 127,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,851 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,801 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 109,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s front tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,430 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low to no tread on inner part of each rear tyres ,plus worn out of shape .

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low to no tread on outer part of each front tyre

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,942 miles

o/s/r jacking block missing

parts of o/s/r tyre tread less than 3mm

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,140 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

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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EX08 WYS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EX08 WYS, 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

How do I check the history of EX08 WYS?

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What year was EX08 WYS registered?

EX08 WYS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 WYS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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