2007 BMW 6 Series · 4,952 MOT tests
2007 BMW 6 Series reliability
2007 BMW 6 Seriess fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 6 Series years (4,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 6 Seriess: 18.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 108,237
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,952
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW 6 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Suspension8.2%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Steering3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.08%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.04%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.27%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.44%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.08%)
Other years
Every BMW 6 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW 6 Series reliable?
2007 BMW 6 Seriess fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 16 6 Series years (4,952 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW 6 Series MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.87% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW 6 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW 6 Series shows 108,237 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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