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WF08 ZBC

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 ZBC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 143,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 19 Nov 2022 134,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge < 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Has a welded repair

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,133 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 126,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 169,369 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre .

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre .

Pass 5 Apr 2016 165,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to expose cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 162,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,382 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread on both edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,020 miles

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

Front brake discs look worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,020 miles

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

Front brake discs look worn.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,156 miles

slight wear on shoulders of both front tyres

wipers smearing screen

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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WF08 ZBC is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WF08 ZBC, 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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WF08 ZBC is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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