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C65 ERN

1985 BMW 6 Series

Red Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 ERN
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 141,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 141,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 140,774 miles

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

Oil leak

battery light on . t/r/e dust covers perished. front brake discs rusty due to standing.

floor pans and sills rusty but not holed .

Fail 5 Jul 2010 140,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

battery light on . t/r/e dust covers perished. front brake discs rusty due to standing.

floor pans and sills rusty but not holed .

Pass 20 Oct 2008 139,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 138,063 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 138,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C65 ERN is a 1985 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 71.4%.

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 C65 ERN, 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 C65 ERN registered?

C65 ERN is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C65 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C65 ERN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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