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C480 JNS

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,180 mi
Last recorded85,180 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC480 JNS
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 85,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,665 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 84,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2009 84,174 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 81,344 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 78,446 miles

n/s/r drive shaft inner boot insecure

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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C480 JNS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C480 JNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C480 JNS registered?

C480 JNS is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C480 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C480 JNS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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