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A20 GCP

1985 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,360 mi
Last recorded53,360 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GCP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 50,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,427 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2009 49,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 48,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,328 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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A20 GCP is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1985 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 107,361 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 A20 GCP, 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 41 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 A20 GCP registered?

A20 GCP is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is A20 GCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 GCP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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