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BAH 408X

1981 BMW 6 Series

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,963 mi
Last recorded175,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 BMW 6 Series74,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 408X
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 175,963 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 175,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 175,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 175,790 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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BAH 408X is a 1981 BMW 6 Series in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 74,005 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 BAH 408X, 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 45 years old, this BMW 6 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BAH 408X?

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What year was BAH 408X registered?

BAH 408X is a 1981 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BAH 408X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 408X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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