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V80 SLF

2009 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 SLF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,806 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 60,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,600 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 59,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 51,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edge plus tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,953 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on inside edge plus tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,435 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,005 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 17,005 miles

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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V80 SLF is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V80 SLF, 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 V80 SLF registered?

V80 SLF is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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