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B237 XBU

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB237 XBU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 120,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 120,605 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 115,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,405 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,805 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 112,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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B237 XBU is a 1985 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 55.6%.

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 B237 XBU, 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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B237 XBU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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