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744 UAE

1986 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration744 UAE
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,389 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,389 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch but not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch but not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake imbalance 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch but not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch but not excessive (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement +2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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744 UAE is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 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 744 UAE, 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 40 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 744 UAE registered?

744 UAE is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is 744 UAE safe to buy?

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