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A16 CAX

1984 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CAX
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,345 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal perished

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing rear ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,763 miles

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,331 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,327 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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A16 CAX is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1984 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 99,248 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 A16 CAX, 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 42 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 A16 CAX registered?

A16 CAX is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A16 CAX safe to buy?

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