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LC59 UHU

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,690 mi
Last recorded180,690 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UHU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 180,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 171,104 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 159,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,445 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 24 Aug 2021 136,261 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 122,466 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 110,440 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 110,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 99,973 miles

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,221 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,203 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 55,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 47,598 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 47,537 miles

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

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

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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LC59 UHU 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 68.4%.

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 LC59 UHU, 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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LC59 UHU is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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