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C457 RRB

1985 BMW 6 Series

Blue Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC457 RRB
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 132,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 132,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 132,721 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 132,259 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 132,259 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 132,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 132,307 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,804 miles

Bonnet stays weak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Repair to o/s/r corner by susp unable to check for corrosion

Sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s brake slight bind advise further inspection

n/s/f jacking point corroded

n/s/r jacking point correded

o/s/f jacking point correded

o/s/r jacking point correded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 131,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet stays weak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Repair to o/s/r corner by susp unable to check for corrosion

Sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s brake slight bind advise further inspection

n/s/r jacking point correded

o/s/f jacking point correded

o/s/r jacking point correded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 131,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 130,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 130,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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C457 RRB is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Blue with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C457 RRB, 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 C457 RRB registered?

C457 RRB is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C457 RRB safe to buy?

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