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YD08 VZH

2008 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,351 mi
Last recorded105,351 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VZH
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,211 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,538 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2016 71,058 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 58,414 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 58,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,705 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,705 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 23,163 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,984 miles

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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YD08 VZH is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD08 VZH, 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 YD08 VZH registered?

YD08 VZH is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is YD08 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VZH shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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