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GL08 UYY

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,308 mi
Last recorded50,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UYY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 44,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,175 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,175 miles

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

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

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC 275/35/R19(96W)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,952 miles

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC 245/40/R19(94W) 275/35/R19 (96W).

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing from inner edge.

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deeep enough to reach the cords.

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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GL08 UYY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL08 UYY, 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 GL08 UYY registered?

GL08 UYY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is GL08 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 UYY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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