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C151 RUY

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 2788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC151 RUY
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,788cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 140,331 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 140,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

drivers seat tip up mechanism worn slightly

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

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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C151 RUY is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 2,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 101,074 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 C151 RUY, 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 40 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 C151 RUY?

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What year was C151 RUY registered?

C151 RUY is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 8 January 1986.

Is C151 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C151 RUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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