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C179 HBA

1986 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC179 HBA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 132,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nearside sill to floor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 127,092 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 126,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 125,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 124,484 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 124,484 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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C179 HBA is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C179 HBA, 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.

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What year was C179 HBA registered?

C179 HBA is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C179 HBA safe to buy?

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