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M6 VYO

2008 BMW M6

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,119 mi
Last recorded52,119 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M646,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 52,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,299 miles

both front tyres showing some cracking / perishing

o/s/f tyre showing heavy wear to inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2023 49,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 42,459 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 35,379 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013

offside front lens misty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 20,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,432 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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M6 VYO is a 2008 BMW M6 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 VYO registered?

M6 VYO is a 2008 BMW M6, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is M6 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 VYO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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