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C566 RCF

1986 BMW 6 Series

White Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,429 mi
Last recorded45,429 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC566 RCF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,429 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,080 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,817 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

screen was tank leaking

Pass 1 May 2015 44,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 41,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,955 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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C566 RCF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in White with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C566 RCF, 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 C566 RCF registered?

C566 RCF is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C566 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C566 RCF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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