2009 BMW 6 Series · 2,362 MOT tests
2009 BMW 6 Series reliability
2009 BMW 6 Seriess fail 21% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 6 Series years (2,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 110,265
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,362
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.7%
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes4.1%
- Steering3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.95%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.61%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.5%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.06%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2009 BMW 6 Seriess fail 21% of first MOT tests, 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 16 6 Series years (2,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.79% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.95% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 BMW 6 Series shows 110,265 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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