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21 ROD

1979 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3210cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 BMW 6 Series95,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 ROD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,210cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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21 ROD is a 1979 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,210cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 95,848 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 21 ROD, 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 47 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 21 ROD registered?

21 ROD is a 1979 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is 21 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 ROD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 21 ROD have outstanding finance?

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