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B349 FGC

1985 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB349 FGC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 144,864 miles

some corrosion floor to sill panels both sides of car

Pass 24 Jan 2006 143,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 143,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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B349 FGC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B349 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B349 FGC registered?

B349 FGC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B349 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B349 FGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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