2008 BMW 6 Series · 4,324 MOT tests
2008 BMW 6 Series reliability
2008 BMW 6 Seriess fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 6 Series years (4,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 23.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 111,600
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,324
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2009 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.8%
- Lights and electrics6.7%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.01%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.13%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.78%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.62%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.46%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.32%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.28%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2008 BMW 6 Seriess fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 16 6 Series years (4,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.01% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.13% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 BMW 6 Series shows 111,600 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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