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G8 GAS

2008 BMW M6

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,035 mi
Last recorded84,035 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M646,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GAS
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,035 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2026 84,035 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 82,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 71,645 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal splitting/cracking

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 71,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal splitting/cracking

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 67,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

under floor front to rear brake pipes not checked due to factory under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,708 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 52,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,884 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,441 miles

nsf tyre inner edge low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,478 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M6?

Based on 20,454 MOT tests across 2,050 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
3,693
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,050
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 169
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 107
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 69
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G8 GAS is a 2008 BMW M6 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 46,572 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 M6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 GAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 GAS registered?

G8 GAS is a 2008 BMW M6, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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