2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 BMW 6 Series MOT pass rate and common faults

1,213 MOT tests in 2024. 73.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time73.6%
Failed or needed repairs26.4%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,213 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    64 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics13.3%
  2. Suspension12.2%
  3. Tyres9.6%
  4. Brakes6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Steering3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Wheels1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 BMW 6 Series?

In 2024, 73.6% of 2007 BMW 6 Series cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,213 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 BMW 6 Series?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 BMW 6 Series reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).