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A231 USR

1984 BMW 6 Series

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,599 mi
Last recorded252,599 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA231 USR
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 252,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 239,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 229,687 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 226,366 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A231 USR is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A231 USR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A231 USR registered?

A231 USR is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A231 USR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A231 USR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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