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LE57 FYR

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,000 mi
Last recorded128,000 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FYR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 122,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Under trays wet,

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,520 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,505 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,761 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,463 miles

n/s/f outer edges worn

o/s/f outer egde worn

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,959 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear discs corroded

outer sills covered

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,496 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear discs corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,850 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,336 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,330 miles

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

(both) rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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LE57 FYR is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LE57 FYR, 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 LE57 FYR registered?

LE57 FYR is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is LE57 FYR safe to buy?

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