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YC57 MKV

2007 BMW 6 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,603 mi
Last recorded211,603 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 6 Series81,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 MKV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 211,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 204,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 194,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm - inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 183,148 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Pass 7 Dec 2021 182,836 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 182,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 179,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 179,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 167,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 154,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack ball joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,713 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,355 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,684 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,656 miles

no measurable smoke detec ted at smoke test

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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YC57 MKV 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 84.2%.

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 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 YC57 MKV, 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 YC57 MKV registered?

YC57 MKV is a 2007 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is YC57 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 MKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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