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KB57 YWE

2007 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,095 mi
Last recorded131,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 YWE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 129,637 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 128,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,232 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link has small rip in ball joint cover

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link has small rip in ball joint cover

Offside Front wiper arm bearing worn

Offside Rear brake calliper retaining spring missing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,125 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,262 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 109,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear anti-rattle clip missing from brake caliper

Rear o/s and n/s rear alloy wheels have had previous welding repairs

Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,449 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,270 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,270 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 63,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,236 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 43,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape and cracking.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,616 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

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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KB57 YWE is a 2007 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KB57 YWE, 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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KB57 YWE is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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