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Y666 ESA

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 ESA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 149,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,703 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 142,347 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 131,444 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,290 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 125,901 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 202,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,975 miles

Centre rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 107,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,554 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall but cords not exposed

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 25,264 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,260 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 21,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 17,428 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 17,377 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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Y666 ESA is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 Y666 ESA, 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 Y666 ESA registered?

Y666 ESA is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is Y666 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y666 ESA shows 34 tests with a 85.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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