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LT08 YMY

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YMY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 108,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play at both front wheels.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,932 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,932 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing outer edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,898 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,269 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 60,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,300 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 26 Feb 2014 52,083 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,852 miles

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

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)

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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LT08 YMY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT08 YMY, 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 LT08 YMY registered?

LT08 YMY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LT08 YMY safe to buy?

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