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KL08 SFY

2008 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SFY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2021 151,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 151,152 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 151,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,372 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,434 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,099 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 5,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 3,775 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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KL08 SFY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 SFY, 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 KL08 SFY registered?

KL08 SFY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KL08 SFY safe to buy?

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