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B183 YTC

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,496 mi
Last recorded181,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 YTC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 181,496 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 181,541 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B183 YTC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B183 YTC, 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 B183 YTC registered?

B183 YTC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 21 March 1985.

Is B183 YTC safe to buy?

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