2009 BMW 6 Series 4.8L Petrol · M26 BES
2009 BMW 6 Series (4.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 109,590 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 6 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 BES Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 109,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M26 BES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 6 Series (M26 BES) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
M26 BES Mileage History
- 18/03/202292,459 mi
- 31/03/202399,523 mi+7,064 mi
- 28/03/2024104,156 mi+4,633 mi
- 31/03/2025109,590 mi+5,434 mi
Average of roughly 5,642 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 6 Series (E63/E64)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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