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C561 VPK

1985 BMW 6 Series

Silver Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 VPK
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 158,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 158,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 154,635 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 154,630 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 151,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 149,706 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 149,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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C561 VPK is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Silver with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C561 VPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C561 VPK?

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What year was C561 VPK registered?

C561 VPK is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C561 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C561 VPK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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