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B550 GWA

1985 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 GWA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,254 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 46,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 46,477 miles

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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B550 GWA 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B550 GWA, 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 B550 GWA registered?

B550 GWA is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B550 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B550 GWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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