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B484 HFU

1985 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,837 mi
Last recorded136,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB484 HFU
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 136,807 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,740 miles

Driver's seat and seat back seem slightly loose.

Engine oil leak.

Gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 136,722 miles

Both front brake discs have light scoring to outer faces.

Takes a long time to pump brake servo up.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 136,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs have light scoring to outer faces.

Nail in N/S/F tyre.

Takes a long time to pump brake servo up.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 136,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 136,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B484 HFU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B484 HFU, 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 B484 HFU registered?

B484 HFU is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B484 HFU safe to buy?

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