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LC08 GVG

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,397 mi
Last recorded88,397 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GVG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 85,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,102 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,509 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 45,844 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 14,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 8,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,763 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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LC08 GVG is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC08 GVG, 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 LC08 GVG registered?

LC08 GVG is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LC08 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 GVG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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