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ST57 CWU

2007 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,257 mi
Last recorded151,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 CWU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 151,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 151,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 145,402 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 145,379 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 136,551 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake just pass

under trays fittted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 204,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,022 miles

Offside bonnet strut missing

Oil leak ()

prop shaft bush worn

Fail 31 Mar 2018 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside bonnet strut missing

Oil leak ()

prop shaft bush worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet stay/strut missing

front and rear no. plates slightly insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,203 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel close to rubbing sill

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

bonnet stay missing

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel close to rubbing sill

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,025 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,434 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,425 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,161 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 60,869 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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ST57 CWU is a 2007 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST57 CWU, 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 ST57 CWU registered?

ST57 CWU is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is ST57 CWU safe to buy?

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