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OV08 WXM

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,004 mi
Last recorded167,004 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WXM
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 167,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 251,152 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle h arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 151,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,315 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 142,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 138,922 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 21 Feb 2019 135,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 101,167 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,650 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 74,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,263 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,429 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,301 miles

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

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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OV08 WXM is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV08 WXM, 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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OV08 WXM is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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