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GL08 XZX

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,467 mi
Last recorded161,467 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XZX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 153,878 miles

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

Rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2022 145,597 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel has an oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 135,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel has an oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,803 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,651 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,511 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,464 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,457 miles

Light pitting on rear brake disc faces at the edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,713 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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GL08 XZX is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GL08 XZX, 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 GL08 XZX registered?

GL08 XZX is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is GL08 XZX safe to buy?

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