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OY08 SYC

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SYC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 83,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 82,034 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 82,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,529 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,362 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,541 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,973 miles

fuel cap o ring slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,003 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,870 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,503 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 58,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perrished

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,301 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,317 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,199 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 3 May 2012 29,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside front tyre (not leaking).

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,836 miles

two screws in front n/s tyre

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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OY08 SYC is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OY08 SYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY08 SYC registered?

OY08 SYC is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is OY08 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 SYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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