2008 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Petrol · JD08 HEA
2008 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2008. Recorded mileage 200,032 km. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 200,032 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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JD08 HEA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2026
- 200,032 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JD08 HEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 6 Series (JD08 HEA) between April 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
JD08 HEA Odometer History
- 17/04/2025200,032 km
- 08/07/2025200,032 km
- 08/08/2026200,032 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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