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C213 SBL

1986 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,634 mi
Last recorded146,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC213 SBL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 146,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 146,264 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 145,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 144,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,359 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 142,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 140,938 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Exhaust Mount Bracket Rusted

Offside Front Chassis Rail Rusted And Damaged

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Pass 1 May 2009 139,016 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 137,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 137,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 133,541 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 133,532 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C213 SBL is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C213 SBL, 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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C213 SBL is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 6 May 1986.

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