MOT Status
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138,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres are worn on edges
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear tyres are worn on edges
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both rear tyres are badly worn on inner edges
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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SM09 HLX is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SM09 HLX, 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 SM09 HLX registered?
SM09 HLX is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 11 June 2009.
Is SM09 HLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM09 HLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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