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BU09 XAB

2009 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XAB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 99,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,254 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 13 Jun 2022 96,507 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 96,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,847 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 80,649 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 79,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,126 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,170 miles

Front nearside tyre shoulder wear

Front offside tyre heavy outer shoulder wear

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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BU09 XAB is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU09 XAB, 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 BU09 XAB registered?

BU09 XAB is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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