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C602 PVL

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC602 PVL
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 130,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 130,188 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 130,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,188 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2005 130,188 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C602 PVL is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C602 PVL, 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

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What year was C602 PVL registered?

C602 PVL is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 December 1985.

Is C602 PVL safe to buy?

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