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A814 KKC

1984 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,285 mi
Last recorded99,285 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA814 KKC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

coolent leak

exhaust bracket deteriated

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2010 99,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery tray corroded

coolent leak

exhaust bracket deteriated

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside and offside front floors holed

Pass 7 Nov 2008 99,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 97,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 97,098 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,865 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 91,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres spliting

Fail 20 May 2005 91,392 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A814 KKC is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 A814 KKC, 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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A814 KKC is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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