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R1 VYL

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 VYL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,155 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 110,125 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 110,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 102,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,470 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,712 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 74,973 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,686 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 50,686 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,935 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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R1 VYL is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R1 VYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R1 VYL registered?

R1 VYL is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is R1 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 VYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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