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BM59 BAZ

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM59 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 125,476 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,269 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,995 miles

slight play in both front track control arm ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,943 miles

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

Offside Front cuts evident in outer tread

Offside Rear Outer deep cut in tread of tire evident

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 59,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,336 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 21,624 miles

wear on inner edge of rear tyres

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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BM59 BAZ is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BM59 BAZ, 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 BM59 BAZ registered?

BM59 BAZ is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is BM59 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM59 BAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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