2008 BMW 6 Series 4.8L Petrol · DGZ 6501
2008 BMW 6 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,264 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DGZ 6501 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 104,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DGZ 6501 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 6 Series (DGZ 6501) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DGZ 6501 Mileage History
- 24/02/202393,836 mi
- 22/02/202497,433 mi+3,597 mi
- 24/02/202497,433 mi
- 14/03/2025100,898 mi+3,465 mi
- 05/03/2026104,264 mi+3,366 mi
Average of roughly 3,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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