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C221 LBH

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 LBH
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,233 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,215 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,932 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 65,924 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 65,838 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tyres slightly perished (all)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,796 miles

tyres all round slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,540 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 63,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 62,869 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,857 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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C221 LBH is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C221 LBH, 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 C221 LBH registered?

C221 LBH is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C221 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C221 LBH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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