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B26 DWS

2007 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,654 mi
Last recorded50,654 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 DWS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,654 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF+OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,709 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration After idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,232 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,605 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 27,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres are perishing at edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,739 miles

both front tyres are perishing at edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 25,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,026 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,106 miles

Both rear tyres have accelerated wear on the inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres have accelerated wear on the inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,756 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 12,422 miles

NAIL REMOVED FROM NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BUT NOT GOING DOWN

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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B26 DWS is a 2007 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 81,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B26 DWS, 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 19 years old, this BMW 6 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B26 DWS registered?

B26 DWS is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is B26 DWS safe to buy?

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