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B7 BUL

2009 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M645,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BUL
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 91,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,442 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,442 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/zr 19 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlight washer not working leaks on floor

oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,656 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 36,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,379 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M6?

Based on 20,454 MOT tests across 2,050 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
3,693
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,050
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 295
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 169
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 107
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 69
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B7 BUL is a 2009 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 45,123 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 M6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 BUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M6 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 BUL registered?

B7 BUL is a 2009 BMW M6, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is B7 BUL safe to buy?

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