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V13 MED

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,144 mi
Last recorded193,144 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 MED
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 193,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 181,294 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 181,270 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 173,108 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 6 Feb 2019 173,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2018 163,456 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,574 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low and wearing to limit on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 37,990 miles

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

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

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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V13 MED is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V13 MED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V13 MED registered?

V13 MED is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is V13 MED safe to buy?

The MOT history for V13 MED shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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