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84 BBA

1989 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,985 mi
Last recorded139,985 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 BMW 6 Series124,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 BBA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 139,984 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 138,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2015 138,793 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,417 miles

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

rear fuel pipes rusty.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 138,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 17 May 2006 133,086 miles

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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84 BBA is a 1989 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 124,687 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 84 BBA, 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 37 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 84 BBA registered?

84 BBA is a 1989 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is 84 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 84 BBA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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