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NU08 VPO

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

314,933 mi
Last recorded314,933 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 VPO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 314,933 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 314,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 286,933 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 286,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 162,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 162,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 151,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear X 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Rear both rear tyres on 3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,620 miles

both front tyres perished/cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,436 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,116 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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NU08 VPO is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NU08 VPO, 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 NU08 VPO registered?

NU08 VPO is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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