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M6 BBV

2008 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,831 mi
Last recorded58,831 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M646,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,831 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,723 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,086 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 55,993 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,370 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated on dash board

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 53,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing sheered off (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated on dash board

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,928 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,656 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 32,212 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,785 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,656 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

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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M6 BBV is a 2008 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M6 BBV, 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 M6 BBV registered?

M6 BBV is a 2008 BMW M6, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is M6 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 BBV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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