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G6 VTO

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 VTO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush/hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,270 miles

Rear Tyres bald/worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,890 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,890 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,185 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,932 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges 245/40/19

Fail 10 Oct 2017 58,932 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges 245/40/19

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,299 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges and cracks in tread

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,750 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges and has cracks in tread.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,450 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r wheels slightly distorted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 19,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r wheels slightly distorted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,732 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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G6 VTO is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G6 VTO, 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 G6 VTO registered?

G6 VTO is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is G6 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 VTO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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