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YA56 FXB

2007 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,361 mi
Last recorded143,361 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 FXB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 143,361 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 143,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,975 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,080 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,584 miles

minor oil leaks engine area

nail in offside rear tyre / centre tread nearing wear bars tread 3 mm

Fail 28 Nov 2019 108,577 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

minor oil leaks engine area

nail in offside rear tyre / centre tread nearing wear bars tread 3 mm

Pass 1 Dec 2018 95,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 95,177 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides brake discs worn on inner face (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,676 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front bald on inner edge

Rear number plate dirty

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,562 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,182 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 70,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,781 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)

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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YA56 FXB is a 2007 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA56 FXB, 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 YA56 FXB registered?

YA56 FXB is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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