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C11 CVC

1985 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,489 mi
Last recorded170,489 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 CVC
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 170,489 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 170,489 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 170,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 170,258 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C11 CVC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C11 CVC, 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 C11 CVC registered?

C11 CVC is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C11 CVC safe to buy?

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