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C62 DYV

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 DYV
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 87,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,446 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 87,446 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,463 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,290 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C62 DYV 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 57.1%.

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 C62 DYV, 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 C62 DYV registered?

C62 DYV is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 10 June 1986.

Is C62 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 DYV 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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