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C635 GKO

1986 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 BMW 6 Series101,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC635 GKO
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 98,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,222 miles

both rear tyre treads low at 3 mm

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,076 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear section of exhaust corroded and has slight blow

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes rubbing (Advise attention)

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear section of exhaust corroded and has slight blow

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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C635 GKO is a 1986 BMW 6 Series in Red with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C635 GKO, 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.

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What year was C635 GKO registered?

C635 GKO is a 1986 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C635 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C635 GKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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