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C704 OTW

1985 BMW 6 Series

Bronze Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,083 mi
Last recorded129,083 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 OTW
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 129,083 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 126,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both exhaust clamps missing from mid to rear joints

center exhaust rubbers very badly perished, advise replacement

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

light damage to o/s/f flexi hose

rodent damage to live wire from battery in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 6 Dec 2006 126,833 miles

both exhaust clamps missing from mid to rear joints

center exhaust rubbers very badly perished, advise replacement

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

light damage to o/s/f flexi hose

rodent damage to live wire from battery in n/s/f inner wing

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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C704 OTW is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Bronze with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C704 OTW, 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

How do I check the history of C704 OTW?

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What year was C704 OTW registered?

C704 OTW is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C704 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C704 OTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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