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YA08 HPY

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HPY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,528 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,733 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,793 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 75,746 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 75,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,515 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,515 miles

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

both rear tyres showing wear 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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YA08 HPY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YA08 HPY, 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 YA08 HPY registered?

YA08 HPY is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YA08 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 HPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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