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WCR 98

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,130 mi
Last recorded33,130 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCR 98
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 33,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 32,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 32,783 miles

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,326 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 31,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 30,745 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges and treads perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,952 miles

Lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre tread slightly perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads starting to perish

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,646 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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WCR 98 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCR 98, 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

How do I check the history of WCR 98?

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What year was WCR 98 registered?

WCR 98 is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is WCR 98 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCR 98 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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