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YB57 JXZ

2008 BMW 6 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,059 mi
Last recorded162,059 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 JXZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 158,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 158,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link has very slight play.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,200 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 137,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 131,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,514 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,894 miles

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

both no plates cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,894 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both no plates cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2011 27,697 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

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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YB57 JXZ is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YB57 JXZ, 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 YB57 JXZ registered?

YB57 JXZ is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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