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SM09 HLX

2009 BMW 6 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HLX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 138,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 134,809 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 127,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 127,144 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,817 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,757 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,416 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 88,176 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,813 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,086 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,476 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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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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