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RKZ 8458

2008 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,030 mi
Last recorded206,030 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 8458
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 206,030 miles

o/s/f windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Feb 2017 205,325 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 199,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 199,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 198,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over left rear axle area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top outer ball joint excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% fog light broken, but secure, dim in operation (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 161,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,118 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 128,118 miles

Centre Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,842 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 84,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,262 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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RKZ 8458 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKZ 8458, 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 RKZ 8458 registered?

RKZ 8458 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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