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V8 WWV

2009 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,470 mi
Last recorded139,470 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 WWV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 139,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 139,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower nearside ball joint has play

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

under tray

Fail 5 Jul 2024 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower nearside ball joint has play

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray

Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,358 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 98,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,515 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 75,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 41,897 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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V8 WWV is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V8 WWV, 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 V8 WWV registered?

V8 WWV is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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