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R2 ATJ

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 ATJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 93,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 89,987 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 75,993 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,714 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 2 Jul 2016 68,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,460 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,460 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,687 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 41,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,193 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on inner sholders of tread

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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R2 ATJ is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R2 ATJ, 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 R2 ATJ registered?

R2 ATJ is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is R2 ATJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 ATJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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