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RY08 EBD

2008 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,355 mi
Last recorded108,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EBD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,355 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 108,064 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 108,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,290 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,436 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 101,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,824 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,813 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,993 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,568 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,860 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2015 49,625 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,307 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,415 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,018 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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RY08 EBD is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RY08 EBD, 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 RY08 EBD registered?

RY08 EBD is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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