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M26 BES

2009 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,590 mi
Last recorded109,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 BES
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 99,523 miles

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

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

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover and full length under trays

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,421 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,224 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 38,224 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,296 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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M26 BES is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in White with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M26 BES, 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 M26 BES registered?

M26 BES is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is M26 BES safe to buy?

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