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B5 CGE

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,906 mi
Last recorded166,906 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CGE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 166,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 166,906 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 139,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2018 122,722 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 122,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake pad anti-rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clear to read

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clear to read

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no offside front daylight running light

service inspection/brake fluid change,lights on dash.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,249 miles

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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B5 CGE is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B5 CGE, 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 B5 CGE registered?

B5 CGE is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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