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C352 XLK

1985 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC352 XLK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 137,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 137,494 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

BOTH FRONT WINGS HAVE HOLED CORROSION UNDER BONNET (BOLT ON TYPE)

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

O/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

O/S/R INNER ARCH HAS HOLED CORROISON (OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA)

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

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

front reg plate has slight damage (still secure)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 128,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S/Front fog light light lens missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 128,372 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S/F FOG LAMP LENS MISSING

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 116,254 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2007 116,253 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2006 110,995 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 110,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osf fog light broken and not working

suspect corrosion to inner sill - unable to verify through carpet

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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C352 XLK is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C352 XLK, 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 C352 XLK registered?

C352 XLK is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 27 August 1985.

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