2008 BMW 6 Series 3.0L Diesel · RS 263
2008 BMW 6 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 98,836 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS 263 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 98,836 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.
RS 263 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 (RS 263) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RS 263 Mileage History
- 13/06/202295,226 mi
- 31/07/202396,709 mi+1,483 mi
- 22/07/202498,158 mi+1,449 mi
- 24/07/202498,160 mi+2 mi
- 16/07/202598,836 mi+676 mi
Average of roughly 1,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 6 Series (E63/E64)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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