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R9 VLJ

2015 BMW M6

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M638,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM6
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,233 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,770 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,607 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 13,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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R9 VLJ is a 2015 BMW M6 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW M6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 38,135 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 R9 VLJ, 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 11 years old, this BMW M6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R9 VLJ registered?

R9 VLJ is a 2015 BMW M6, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is R9 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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