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MJ09 TMZ

2009 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,762 mi
Last recorded113,762 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 6 Series69,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 TMZ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,762 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 113,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,116 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 106,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,364 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,612 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 74,861 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,311 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,310 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 22 Jul 2016 53,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,880 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,313 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,077 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have pieces missing on the inside sidewall, but are unable to view any wires or cords due to a substance in the way

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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MJ09 TMZ is a 2009 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ09 TMZ, 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 MJ09 TMZ registered?

MJ09 TMZ is a 2009 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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