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B676 XYY

1985 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB676 XYY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 128,103 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF FOG LAMP MISSING

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 128,103 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF FOG LAMP MISSING

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 128,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSF FOG LAMP MISSING

Pass 2 Apr 2009 126,497 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 126,497 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 117,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 106,550 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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B676 XYY is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B676 XYY, 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 B676 XYY registered?

B676 XYY is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B676 XYY safe to buy?

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