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252 DVA

1982 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1982 BMW 6 Series127,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 DVA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,123 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front steering has slightly movement

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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252 DVA is a 1982 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 127,960 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 252 DVA, 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 44 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 252 DVA registered?

252 DVA is a 1982 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 March 1982.

Is 252 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252 DVA 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.

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