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AJ09 PKX

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,305 mi
Last recorded188,305 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 PKX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 188,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 183,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 180,518 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 174,021 miles

tested in wet condition

Fail 2 Feb 2023 174,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 167,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 149,964 miles

Covers obscuring many testable components

Headlamp aim adjusted

Offside Parking brake effort low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner upper. Judders during brake test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 149,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake has low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2018 144,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim adjusted down during MOT

many testable components have fibre or plastic covers and are therefore not tested

Fail 7 Jun 2018 144,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim adjusted down during MOT

many testable components have fibre or plastic covers and are therefore not tested

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,988 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,992 miles

tyre moniter light on no visible smoke for emmissions

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,893 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 50,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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AJ09 PKX is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 69,262 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ09 PKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ09 PKX registered?

AJ09 PKX is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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