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R8 UBR

2017 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,743 mi
Last recorded98,743 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 6 Series45,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 UBR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 170,628 miles

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 170,626 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 89,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 167,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,261 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 160,340 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 160,329 miles

Electronic stability control component missing traction control throttle body removed and held out of the way (7.12 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 68,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,254 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 55,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,331 miles

All Tyre's Wearing On Edges

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,669 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 97,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,746 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,746 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R8 UBR is a 2017 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 45,213 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 R8 UBR, 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 9 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R8 UBR registered?

R8 UBR is a 2017 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is R8 UBR safe to buy?

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