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YD08 WHH

2008 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 6 Series81,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WHH
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 87,583 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,205 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 79,807 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 69,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 69,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

tyre light on

Pass 27 May 2020 67,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 67,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,451 miles

Front (offside + nearside) Tyres showing signs of wear (perished)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside + nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front (offside + nearside) Tyres showing signs of wear (perished)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged offside + nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 51,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,424 miles

Both front tyre treads perished

Pass 6 May 2016 45,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,292 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 40,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 34,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,476 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,337 miles

(both) front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

(both) rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 WHH is a 2008 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH registered?

YD08 WHH is a 2008 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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