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M30 VAS

2008 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,776 mi
Last recorded163,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VAS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 163,776 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,950 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 157,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearnost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 152,587 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Dec 2023 152,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 143,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 133,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,858 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 112,746 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Reg Damaged

Both Rear Tires Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 104,493 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre bald inner edge & cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,129 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,572 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

NEAR SIDE REAR VTYRE INNER EDGE JUST LEGAL

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,656 miles

offside track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,226 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 51,449 miles

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

brake warning dash light on

front brake discs badly pitted

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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M30 VAS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M30 VAS, 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 M30 VAS registered?

M30 VAS is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is M30 VAS safe to buy?

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