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J1 YWF

2009 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 YWF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,542 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 115,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,553 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,370 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 97,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,835 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 51,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,552 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 46,658 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,627 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 40,705 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking 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

o/s/f headlamp wet inside causing incorrect beam pattern

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,739 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray for fuel vent canister insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,852 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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J1 YWF is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 J1 YWF, 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 J1 YWF registered?

J1 YWF is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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