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B855 FWP

1984 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,023 mi
Last recorded135,023 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1984 BMW 6 Series99,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB855 FWP
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 135,023 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 129,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 117,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 117,471 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,146 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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B855 FWP is a 1984 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B855 FWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B855 FWP registered?

B855 FWP is a 1984 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 September 1984.

Is B855 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B855 FWP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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