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RO08 UCR

2008 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,632 mi
Last recorded12,632 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UCR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 12,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted and has flat on front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front front wheel has flat in the alloy rim

Fail 12 Sep 2024 12,632 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls rear brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted and has flat on front rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front front wheel has flat in the alloy rim

Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,230 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 9,790 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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RO08 UCR is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in White with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO08 UCR, 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 RO08 UCR registered?

RO08 UCR is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RO08 UCR safe to buy?

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