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YD08 WCG

2008 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WCG
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,428 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 116,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,665 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 110,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 107,652 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 78,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,144 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,684 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WCG 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 94.1%.

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 YD08 WCG, 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 YD08 WCG registered?

YD08 WCG is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YD08 WCG safe to buy?

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