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B711 MLA

1984 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,589 mi
Last recorded82,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 MLA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,589 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Automatic gearbox cooler pipes heavily corroded.

Front crossmember and slam panel heavily corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to do full check of weld repairs due to shultz and seam sealer.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 129,628 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 129,623 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 129,623 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B711 MLA is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 99,248 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 B711 MLA, 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 42 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B711 MLA is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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