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C532 VPJ

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,979 mi
Last recorded135,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC532 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 135,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 134,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,666 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,676 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 125,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,888 miles

very slight binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2008 116,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 116,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2007 116,731 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 112,863 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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C532 VPJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C532 VPJ, 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 C532 VPJ registered?

C532 VPJ is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C532 VPJ safe to buy?

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