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FH56 UVB

2007 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 UVB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,300 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 142,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 141,313 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 140,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 140,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,607 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 139,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 137,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 133,062 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obstructing some component check.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,879 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,380 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low and discs lipped

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

o/s/f tyre low of tread and has a cut in side wall but not showing cords

underside rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,969 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low and discs lipped

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

o/s/f tyre low of tread and has a cut in side wall but not showing cords

underside rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 100,992 miles

both rear tyres on 2m

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 88,975 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,945 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 71,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,570 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FH56 UVB is a 2007 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FH56 UVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH56 UVB registered?

FH56 UVB is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is FH56 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 UVB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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