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B781 GWF

1985 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB781 GWF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,694 miles

Oil leak ()

underside corrision

Fail 1 Nov 2016 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,423 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arc corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,160 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheel arc rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,577 miles

both rear and both front jacking point corroded

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar link ball joint slight worn out

both front brake discs slight corroded and worn out and both rear

both rear inner and outer body sill slight corroded

both rear traing arm bushes slight perished

both rear tyres slight perished need attention

both rear wheel arches slight corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,201 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear wheel corossion

Pass 11 Aug 2009 111,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 108,903 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 103,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B781 GWF is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B781 GWF, 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 B781 GWF registered?

B781 GWF is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B781 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B781 GWF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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