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B599 JRD

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 JRD
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,670 miles

crack in window on the n/s, does not affect view of the road

n/s/f floor and o/s/r inner sill weak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,137 miles

Brake discs rusty, vehicle appears to have been stood.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 93,137 miles

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

Brake discs rusty, vehicle appears to have been stood.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,011 miles

Rear beam bushes soft

power steering pump damp

Fail 21 Dec 2012 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear beam bushes soft

power steering pump damp

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,450 miles

Indicator switch feels weak/worn.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 91,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,837 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s floor to sill staring to corrode, underseal flaking off.

o/s/r tyre close to the legal limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 86,192 miles

Suspension bushes are starting to perish.

The underseal is pealing in some places.

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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B599 JRD is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B599 JRD, 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 B599 JRD registered?

B599 JRD is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 May 1985.

Is B599 JRD safe to buy?

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