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C747 BYF

1985 BMW 6 Series

Black Petrol 3453cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,479 mi
Last recorded123,479 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 BMW 6 Series107,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 BYF
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,453cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,479 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 123,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 123,311 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 123,205 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear diff worn

slight bind nearside front brake

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake dust covers corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 May 2009 122,846 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 122,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front drop loink top ball joints are dry & noisey

emissions have passerd but only at elevated idle , hc or unburnt fuel readings are high at natural idle . service plugs & check air leaks

floor pan heavily undersealed various areas

fr no plate cracked , but not affecting ability to read

nsf floor pan corroded and holed but appears to be repaired from inside , not affecting structural strength

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 29 May 2008 122,030 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 23 May 2008 121,997 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

floor pan heavily undersealed

front to rear steel brake pipes heavily undersealed

lip on front brake discs

Fail 13 May 2008 121,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 120,874 miles

ADVISE; engine running slightly rough.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 118,151 miles

emissions on maximum limit

engine check light flashing

fuel pipes corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C747 BYF is a 1985 BMW 6 Series in Black with a 3,453cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C747 BYF, 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.

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C747 BYF is a 1985 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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