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B706 YDV

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,938 mi
Last recorded93,938 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB706 YDV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 93,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,920 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 93,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,838 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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B706 YDV is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,430cc 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 B706 YDV, 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 B706 YDV registered?

B706 YDV is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B706 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B706 YDV 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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